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    Explore state-specific academic requirements and plan your high school course sequence to meet graduation standards and college preparation goals.
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    Tennessee: High School Diploma Requirements

    Subject Areas

    Subject Areas

    • Mathematics

      4 units

    • Science

      3 units

    • English

      4 units

    • Social Studies

      3 units

    • World Languages

      2 units

    • Physical Education

      0.5 units

    • Wellness

      1 unit

    • Personal Finance

      0.5 units

    • Fine Arts

      1 unit

    • Elective Focus

      3 units

    Source:

    Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.

    Course Requirements

    Requirement:
    3 units of Electives consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB).

    Course Sequence

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    1 Unit Elective Focus
    1 Unit Elective Focus
    1 Unit Elective Focus
    Not required

    Year 1

    1 Unit Elective Focus

    Year 2

    1 Unit Elective Focus

    Year 3

    1 Unit Elective Focus

    Year 4

    Not required
    Equivalent Exams

    No equivalent exams found

    Last updated 9/3/2025