Graduation Requirements
Students in the classes of 2023 and beyond are required to meet a new set of graduation requirements. These new graduation requirements consist of three key components
1. Course Completion
Students will satisfy Ohio’s curriculum requirements and any additional local requirements. Students will complete the state minimum 20 credits, with specific units required in each content area.
General Course Requirements
State Minimum
English language arts
4 credits
Health
½ credit
Math
4 credits
Physical education
½ credit
Science
3 credits
Social studies
3 credits
Electives
5 credits
2. Demonstrating 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.
3. Demonstrating Readiness (Seals)
Students will demonstrate readiness for their post-high school paths by earning two diploma seals that allow them to demonstrate important foundational and well-rounded academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, and leadership and reasoning skills.
ODE Requirements PDF V5.pdfFor more information about Ohio's Graduation requirements please visit: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION