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Florida: High School Diploma Requirements
Florida
Subject Areas
Mathematics
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 Mathematics. 1 unit must be Algebra I and 1 must be Geometry.
Additional Context:
Industry Certifications that lead to college credit(unit) may substitute for up to two mathematics credits (except for Algebra I and Geometry). An identified computer science unit may substitute for up to one mathematics unit as long as the same computer science unit is not used to substitute a science credit as well.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Algebra I
1 Unit Geometry
1 Unit Math
1 Unit Math
Year 1
1 Unit Algebra I
Year 2
1 Unit Geometry
Year 3
1 Unit Math
Year 4
1 Unit Math
Equivalent Exams
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Last updated 9/3/2025