Graduation Credit Requirements

Washington requires public high school students to complete a minimum of 24 credits to graduate from the following areas:

• 4 English

• 3 Math

• 3 Science

  • Must include two lab science credits

• 3 Social Studies

• 1 Art

• 2 Health & Fitness

  • Must include at least .5 credit in Health

• 1 Career & Technical

• 4 Elective

• 3 Personalized Pathways

  • Chosen by students based on their interest and their High School and Beyond Plan. May choose any 3 credits. Those credits may include 1 additional Art credit and/or 2 World Language credit.

*Students must also meet the Washington State History requirement, usually taken in 6th grade and is not included in the 24 credits.