There are about 2.5 million homeschool students in grades K-12 in the United States. That is, there were an estimated 2.5 million in spring 2019 [note 1]. It appears that the homeschool population is continuing to grow (at an estimated 2% to 8% per annum over the past few years). One of the most common reasons given for homeschooling is to provide a safer environment for children and youth, because of physical violence, drugs and alcohol, psychological abuse, racism, and improper and unhealthy sexuality associated with institutional schools. The home-educated typically score higher on SATs and ACT than their public-school counterparts. Homeschool students are increasingly being actively recruited by colleges. This article and more research can be found below from the National Home Education Research Institute.
National Home Education Research Institute
Homeschooling Statistics in 2023
National Proficiency Standards – Public School Education
Edchoice Public Opinion Tracker
Edchoice The Public, Parents and K-12 Education
National Bureau of Economic Research
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Think Impact Homeschooling Statistics