Minnesota Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements

Requirement:

3 units of Mathematics. Must include math courses that reach up to Algebra II, Integrated Matmetics III, or an equivalent in high school defined by the high school math standards.

Requirement:

3 units of Science. Including 1 unit to satisfy all the Earth and Space Science Standards for grade 9-12, 1 unit to satisfy all life science standards for grades 9-12, and one credit to satisfy all the Chemistry or Physics standards for grades 9-12.

Requirement:

4 units of Language Arts.

Requirements:
3.5 units of Social Studies. Including 1 unit for a course in Government and Citizenship in either grade 11 or 12.

Additional Context:
For students entering grade 9 in the 2024-2025 school year or later, an Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or other rigorous course in Government and Citizenship—along with additional credits covering U.S. History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, World History, and Economics—may be used to fulfill this requirement, provided all Social Studies academic standards are met.

Requirement:

7 units of Electives.