DIPLOMAS
In order to get your diploma...
You will need to complete a total of 21 credits, over 4 years, with at least 4 English credits, 4 Math credits, 3 Science credits, 3 Social Studies Credits, 1 Fine Arts credit, 5 Elective credits, .5 Health credits, and .5 PE credits.
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AND complete ONE of the following options:
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Ohio’s State Tests
Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests. End-of-course tests are: Algebra I or Integrated Math I, Geometry or Integrated Math II, American Government, American History, and Biology. Each test score earns you up to five graduation points. You must have a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies. -
Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness
Earn a minimum of 12 points by receiving a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and earn the required score on WorkKeys, a work-readiness test. The state of Ohio will pay one time for you to take the WorkKeys test. -
College and Career Readiness Tests
Earn remediation-free scores in mathematics and English language arts on either the ACT or SAT. The Ohio Department of Higher Education works with Ohio’s universities to set the remediation-free scores for the ACT and SAT tests. Periodically, for a variety of reasons, these scores may be adjusted. For all high school juniors, the remediation-free scores set by Feb. 1 of their junior year will be used to meet their graduation requirement. The most up-to-date information regarding remediation-free scores can be found on the Department’s graduation requirements webpage.