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Arkansas: High School Diploma Requirements
Arkansas
Subject Areas
Science
3 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
4 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
3 unitsPhysical Education
0.5 unitsElectives
6 unitsAdditional Graduation Requirements
Oral Communication
0.5 unitsHealth & Safety
0.5 unitsFine Arts
0.5 units
Source:
Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Science. Including ADE-Approved biology, ADE-Approved physical science, and ADE-Approved third science or Computer Science Flex.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Biology
1 Unit Physical Science
1 Unit Science
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Biology
Year 2
1 Unit Physical Science
Year 3
1 Unit Science
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025