Starline Press

What Reviewers Say

Reviewers frequently describe Starline Press as a traditional, independent curriculum designed for self-paced learning. Homeschooling Almanac and Homeschool Magazine commend the program for its academic depth and extensive high school electives, specifically mentioning paths like Automotive Technology and Personal Finance. However, potential users should consider specific trade-offs. Homeschool Base characterizes the material as a secular, traditional workbook series that is not aligned with Common Core standards. Most critically, Well-Trained Mind Forums warns of quality control concerns and outdated content, such as a history text incorrectly claiming the United States has only 48 states.

How It Works

A typical week involves a student working through small, soft-cover unit booklets independently at the kitchen table. The child reads a few pages of instructional text and then answers corresponding questions directly in the workbook, moving at their own pace through about one unit every three weeks. Parents act primarily as facilitators and graders, checking work against a provided score key and administering a unit test at the end of each booklet. A standard day involves the student completing a set number of pages per subject, usually taking 45 to 60 minutes per topic, with no additional lesson planning required from the parent.

Switching to This?

Because each core subject is divided into units (12 per year for grades 3-8 and 10 per year for grades 9-12), families can transition mid-year by starting with the unit that matches their current progress. For students behind in English or Math, Starline sells Rapid Review courses that return to earlier concepts and work quickly toward 8th grade requirements. Parents switching from a teacher-led curriculum should prepare for an adjustment period as the student learns to navigate instructions and find answers without a daily lecture.

Curriculum Details

Price

$16 - $325.71

Individual unit work-texts are $16.00 each and score keys are $26.75. Complete subject sets are $218.71 for grades 3-8 core subjects and $186.72 for most high school courses; the Algebra I Set is $325.71. Elective and semester course sets are $106.73 to $122.73. All prices are one-time purchases in USD.

About $875 - $982 per year (Four core subject sets (Math, English, Social Studies, Science) for one grade level, grades 3-8: $218.71 each, with the $325.71 Algebra I Set as 8th grade math)

Grades

3 - 12

Available As

Print

Coverage

Comprehensive: History/Social Studies, Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science

Subjects

Math Reading/Language Arts Science History/Social Studies

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Pacing

Self-paced

Parent Time

5-20 min/day

Student Independence

Fully independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Neutral

Reviews We Consulted

Updated: May 2026

How This Compares

Starline Press is most frequently compared to ACE Paces; the core difference is that Starline is entirely secular, providing the same independent workbook structure without the religious integration found in ACE. When weighed against Alpha Omega’s Lifepac, Starline is often preferred by families who want a program more closely aligned with standardized state testing requirements. Compared to digital programs like Time4Learning, Starline offers a screen-free alternative for students who are easily distracted by the internet or who retain information better through physical writing. While Calvert Homeschool also offers a comprehensive print option, Starline is much more 'no-frills' and predictable, making it better for students who want to finish their school day efficiently. Finally, parents choosing between Starline and Acellus often decide based on the medium, as Starline focuses on physical work-texts rather than video-based lectures.

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