Credit & Subject Area Requirements

Graduation Credit Requirements by Subject

Washington requires that high school students complete a minimum of 24 credits to graduate. Required credits are broken down into the following subject areas:

  • English: 4 credits

  • Mathematics: 3 credits

  • Science: 3 credits

  • Social Studies: 3 credits

  • Arts: 1 credit

  • Health and Fitness: 2 credits

  • Career and Technical Education: 1 credit

  • Electives: 4 credit

  • Personalized Pathway Requirement: 3 credits

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Graduation Requirements Compared to Washington University Admissions Requirements

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