Standard Diploma

requires completion of 24 credits

4 English Credits – English I, II, III, IV

3.5 Social Studies Credits – 0.5 NM History, 1.0 World History, 1.0 US History, 0.5 Government, 0.5 Economics

3 Science Credits – Biology, Chemistry, Physics

4 Math Credits - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or higher, Financial Literacy

2 Foreign Language Credit- Spanish or Tewa

1 Physical Education Credit

0.5 Health Credit 

6 Elective Credits

*Students must take one high school credit of a Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, or Honors Class.

*This requirement will no longer be in effect starting with the class of 2029. Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 must still meet this requirement to graduate.*

Assessments

New Mexico State Public Education Department: For reading, writing, math, and science, students must take SAT and NMASR Science before using an Alternative Demonstration of Competence (ADC).  Please see full graduation requirements from the NM Public Education website below.

webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/college-career-readiness/graduation/