I am 17 years old, live in Pennsylvania, and am looking to drop out of high school. My parents tell me that they will call the police on me if I don't go but, the legal age to drop out without parental consent is 17 (Pursuant to 22 Pa Code sec. 11.13, compulsory school age is until the age of 17 or graduation from a high school, whichever occurs first. Accordingly, a 17 year old may withdraw from school.). My parents' argument is that since I am not emancipated they have the say in what I do. I am looking for the legal determination for this scenario, not a lecture on how I should live my life (while in school I was ranked 3rd in my class and in all honors or advanced placement classes, after much thought i have decided to pursue different endeavors in my life).
Thanks for any help and please cite sources if possible

