Students graduating from an Arkansas Public School or Public Charter School must meet or exceed the following state minimum 22 graduation credit requirements as adopted by the Arkansas State Board of Education.
Click here to learn about the requirements to graduate with Honors at CHS.
English Language Arts (4 credits)
English 9 (1 credit)
English 10 (1 credit)
English 11 (1 credit)
English 12 (1 credit) or its equivalent
Mathematics (4 credits from)
Algebra I (1 credit)
Geometry (1 credit)
Algebra II (1 credit)
4th math (1 credit)
Science (3 credits)
Physical Science Integrated (1 credit)
Biology Integrated (1 credit)
3rd science (1 credit) or a Computer Science Flex credit
Oral Communication (0.5 credit)
Physical Education (0.5 credit)
Health and Safety (0.5 credit)
Fine Arts (0.5 credit)
Career Focus (6 credits) - Elective classes
Additional requirements:
Pass the Arkansas Civics Exam
Complete CPR training
Beginning with the graduating class of 2026, one unit of credit in a computer science course will be required for graduation. Additional information can be found in Commissioner's Memo COM-21-099
Beginning with the graduating class of 2027, 75 hours of community service will be required for graduation. Click here to view the guidelines. Students must fill out this community service form and turn it in the counselor's office.
Beginning with the graduation class of 2028, students will need to complete a CTE pathway. Refer to the course catalog for the patways offered at CHS.