Graduation Requirements

Course Completion

Ohio law outlines the course requirements all students must complete to earn a diploma. Earn a minimum of 21 credits in specific subjects. 

English language arts 4 credits 

Health ½ credit 

Mathematics 4 credits 

Physical education ½ credit 

Science 3 credits 

Social studies 4 credits 

Electives 5 credits


Demonstrate Competency

Students will demonstrate competency in the foundational areas of English language arts and mathematics or through alternative demonstrations, which include College Credit Plus, career-focused activities, their ACT or SAT scores, or military enlistment. 

End of-course tests are: 

*Algebra I 

Biology

Geometry 

American Government 

American History 

*English II

*You must earn a 684 on the ELA II and Algebra I End of course tests or choose a different way to show competency.

Graduation Seals

In addition to fulfilling curriculum requirements and meeting the competency requirements listed above, students also must show they are prepared for their next steps after high school. State law created 12 diploma seals for students to demonstrate academic, technical and professional readiness for careers, college, the military or self-sustaining professions. Each seal allows students to demonstrate knowledge and skills essential for future success in their chosen post-high school paths. Students will demonstrate readiness by earning at least two diploma seals, one of which must be state-defined. Seals help students develop an array of critical skills that are valuable to them as they transition to the next steps after high school. Schools should consider encouraging students to pursue seals that meet their individual interests and skills. Graduation planning will be an important step in supporting students in earning their seals. All students must earn at least two graduation seals.  To see a list of graduation seals available go to https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Ohio%E2%80%99s-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Seals