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New York: High School Diploma Requirements
New York
Subject Areas
Health
0.5 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
4 unitsWorld Languages
1 unitVisual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater
1 unitPhysical Education
2 unitsElectives
3.5 unitsHealth
0.5 unitsAdditional Graduation Requirements
Source:
New York's Education Department High School Diploma Requirements, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirements:
0.5 unit of Health.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
0.5 Unit Health
null
Not required
Not required
Year 1
0.5 Unit Health
Year 2
null
Year 3
Not required
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025