All students are required to earn 21 high school-level credits for graduation.

• 4 English

• 4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Adv Math)

• 3 Science (Phys Sci, Biology, Advanced Sci)

• 3 Social Studies (World, Am. History, Gov.)

• Health

• 0.5 PE Credit or 2 Seasons of PE Waivers

• 2 Semesters Art grades 7 - 12 (Or Career Tech Pathway)

• 0.5 Credit Personal Finance (New Requirement Class of 2026 and Beyond)

Handout from ODE on Grad Requirements for 2023 and Beyond

TESTING COMPONENT: Demonstrating Competency

• Earn Competency Scores (684) in both ELA II and Algebra

• Or Demonstrate TWO of the following Career-Focused Activities (one of the two must be a foundational activity)

Foundational: 

• Proficient on WebXams

• Earn a 12 pt Industry Credential

• Accepted into registered pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship

Supporting: 

• Complete a work-based learning experience

• Earn the required WorkKeys scores

• Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

• Or enlist in the military

• Or earn CCP college credit in English or Math 

DIPLOMA SEAL COMPONENT: Demonstrating Readiness 

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, as well as develop key social and emotional competencies and leadership and reasoning skills. Diploma Seals Handout

Students will need to earn 2 diploma seals. One MUST be a state seal:

State Seals (at least 1): Local Seals*:

OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Community Service Seal

Industry-Recognized Credential Seal Fine and Performing Arts Seal

College-Ready Seal Student Engagement Seal

Military Enlistment Seal

Citizenship Seal

Science Seal

Honors Diploma Seal

Seal of Biliteracy

Technology Seal