Can you sign yourself out of school at seventeen?

In most places in the U.S., you can't legally sign yourself out of school at 17. While the age of majority is 18 in most states, compulsory education laws typically require students to attend school until they reach a certain age (often 16 or 17, but sometimes 18), or until they graduate. Even if you're 17, you'd likely need parental consent or a court order to officially withdraw. Attempting to leave without following the proper procedures could have consequences.