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    New York: High School Diploma Requirements

    Subject Areas

    Subject Areas

    • Mathematics

      3 units

    • Science

      3 units

    • English

      4 units

    • Social Studies

      4 units

    • World Languages

      1 unit

    • Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater

      1 unit

    • Physical Education

      2 units

    • Electives

      3.5 units

    • Health

      0.5 units

    • Additional Graduation Requirements

    Source:

    New York State Education Department High School Diploma Requirements, more info here.

    Course Requirements

    Requirements:
    In addition to the 22 units of credits, students must also meet the NYS exam requirements to earn a diploma.

    To meet the exam requirements, students must pass 4 exams + 1 pathway. All students must pass one exam (Regents exam or Department-approved alternative) in each of the four subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) plus one pathway.

    Course Sequence

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    See text
    Not required
    Not required
    Not required

    Year 1

    See text

    Year 2

    Not required

    Year 3

    Not required

    Year 4

    Not required
    Equivalent Exams

    No equivalent exams found

    Last updated 9/3/2025