New York State High School Graduation Requirements

The State of New York requires that all students complete a minimum of twenty-two credits, two of which are earned by completing a ½ credit of Physical Education during each year of high school.

The following units of credit are required for graduation in New York State:

• English - 4 credits
• Mathematics - 3 credits
• Science - 3 credits*
• Social Studies - 4 credits
• World Language (LOTE) - 1 credit
• Health  - ½ credit
• Art/Music - 1 credit
• Physical Education - 2 credits
• Electives - 3 ½ credits

 *Included in the 3 Science credits earned must be 1 Physical Science course and 1 Life Science course.

Required Regents Exams for Graduation

• 1 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)
• 1 Science (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, or Physics)
• Global Studies
• US History
• English Language Arts (ELA)

Requirements for an Advanced Regents Diploma

• 3 Math Regents
• 2 Science Regents
• Global Studies Regents
• US History Regents
• ELA Regents
• LOTE Exam (World Language)