Ohio Core Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 20.5 credits including the following:

• English / Language Arts: 4 credits

• Mathematics (including 1 unit of Algebra II or its equivalent): 4 credits

• Science: 3 credits

  • • Physical Science (1)

    • Life Science (1)

    • Advanced Study (1)

• Social Studies: 3 credits

  • • World History (1)

    • American History (1)

    • American Government (1)

• Health: 1/2 credit

• Physical Education: 1/2 credit

• Elective Credits: 5 1/2 credits

  • • (includes any foreign language, fine arts, career tech, or English, Math, Science or Social Studies not otherwise required)

• Fine Arts: All students must complete at least two semesters of fine arts taken any time in grades 7-12. Students following a career-technical pathway are exempted from the fine arts requirement

• All students must receive content in Personal Finance, whether through American Government, or a qualifying College Credit Plus course or online course

Assessments

• In addition to course credits, students will earn points toward graduation on End of Course exams. More information on the End of Course exams can be found HERE

For the class of 2023 & beyond

The students in the class of 2023 and beyond are required to complete three things in order to graduate: Cover the basics, show competency and show readiness.

In addition to satisfying the high school curriculum requirements (covering the basics), students in Ohio must also earn a passing score on Ohio's English Language Arts II (ELA2) and Algebra I state tests (show competency). Students who do not pass will be expected to retake the test at least one time. If the student does not pass after the second time taking the test, there are other options for them to show competency. Students must also show readiness by earning diploma seals. All six End of Course exams (ELA2, Algebra I, Geometry, American History, Biology, Government) are required to take before graduation.

Click HERE for more information on the pathways to graduation.