Academic Paths
Explore state-specific academic requirements and plan your high school course sequence to meet graduation standards and college preparation goals.
Florida: High School Diploma Requirements
Florida
Subject Areas
English
4 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
4 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
3 unitsPhysical Education
1 unitElectives
8 unitsFine & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts
1 unit
Source:
Florida Department of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
4 units of English.
Additionanl Context:
Courses typically include English Language Arts (ELA) 1, 2, 3, and 4. ELA honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual enrollement courses may satisfy this requirement.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
Year 1
1 Unit English
Year 2
1 Unit English
Year 3
1 Unit English
Year 4
1 Unit English
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025