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Pennsylvania: High School Diploma Requirements
Pennsylvania
Subject Areas
Science
3 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
4 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
3 unitsElectives
5 unitsArts & Humanities
2 unitsHealth/Physical
1 unit
Source:
Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Science. Must include Biology and Chemistry or Physics. There must be 2 lab science units.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Lab Based Science
1 Unit Lab Based Science
1 Unit Science
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Lab Based Science
Year 2
1 Unit Lab Based Science
Year 3
1 Unit Science
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025