New York State High School Graduation Requirements
New York State Graduation Requirements
Credit and Regents Expectations per Grade Level
Credits must align in the following subject areas below.
Minimum Graduation Requirements
- 22 credits
- 5 regents (Score of 65 or better)
- At least one in regents passed in each core subject area
- 1 credit is equivalent to 1 period per day for the entire school year
- 0.5 or 1/2 credit is equivalent to:
- 1 period every other day for the entire school year or
- 1 period every day for a semester
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English |
4 credits |
English |
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Mathematics |
3 credits |
Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II |
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Science |
3 credits |
Earth Science, Living Environment, or Chemistry 1 must be a Life Science and 1 must be a Physical Science |
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Social Studies |
4 credits |
Global I, Global II, US History & Government, and PIG/ECO |
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Electives |
3 ½ credits |
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Physical Education |
2 credits |
0.5 credit each year and students must be enrolled in PE for their first 8 semesters of high school |
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Foreign Language |
1 credit |
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Fine Arts |
1 credit |
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Health |
½ credit |
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Total Credits |
22 credits |
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Please refer to NYSED for more information about requirements.