Required High School Academic Load

The State of Nevada requires all high school students to be enrolled as follows:

  • Grade 9, 10, and 11 students must be enrolled in at least six periods at the school of full-time enrollment.

  • Grade 12 students who are not college and career ready* must be enrolled in at least six periods at the school of full-time enrollment.

  • Grade 12 students who are college and career ready* must be enrolled in at least four periods at the school of full-time enrollment.

* The Nevada Department of Education established the criteria for college and career readiness. Please see your school counselor for details, or review the Nevada Department of Education AB 7 & AB 117 FAQ.

SOURCES: NAC 387.345, AB 7