Earn High School Credit
Washington requires public school graduates to complete a minimum of 19 credits in order to graduate. Beginning with the Class of 2013, public school students must complete a minimum of 20 credits with the addition of a third math credit. Many local school districts, however, require students to earn credits beyond the state minimum.
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Subject |
Minimum state graduation requirements |
Minimum requirements for your school district* |
Minimum requirements for public, four-year colleges and universities** |
Recommended courses for highly selective colleges and universities |
English
|
3 credits |
|
4 years |
4 years |
| Math |
2 credits (3 for class of 2013 and beyond) |
|
3 years*** |
3-4 years*** |
| Science (one must be a lab) |
2 credits |
|
2 years |
3-4 years |
| Social Studies
(including U.S. and Washington state history) |
2.5 credits |
|
3 years |
3-4 years |
| World language
(same language) |
0 credits |
|
2 years |
3-4 years |
| Visual or performing arts |
1 credit |
|
1 year |
2-3 years |
| Health and fitness |
2 credits |
|
* Your school's requirements may be higher than the
state minimums.
** Students must have a minimum 2.00 grade point
average
*** Must be Algebra II or higher. |
| Occupational education |
1 credit |
|
| Electives |
5.5 credits |
|
| Total |
19 credits (20 for the class of 2013 and beyond) |
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