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
To see The Class of 2023 and beyond's graduation requirements go to: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Ohio%E2%80%99s-Graduation-Requirements