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Arizona State Board of Education

High School Graduation Requirements *

The below table is only a summary of the High School Graduation Requirements. Please see the actual rule for more detailed information by clicking here.

Current Requirements

Class of 2012

Class of 2013

 

English   4 credits
Math   2 credits
Science   2 credits
Social Studies   2.5 credits
CTE/Fine Art   1 credits
Electives   8.5 credits
Total   20 credits

 

English   4 credits
Math (1)   3 credits
Science   2 credits
Social Studies (2)   3 credits
CTE/Fine Art   1 credits
Electives   7 credits
Total   20 credits

(1) Math courses shall consist of Algebra I, Geometry and an additional course with significant math content as determined by district governing boards or charter schools.

(2) Social Studies shall consist of one credit of American History, one credit of World History/Geography, one-half credit of government and one-half credit of economics.

 

 

English   4 credits
Math (1)   4 credits
Science (2)   3 credits
Social Studies   3 credits
CTE/Fine Art   1 credits
Electives   7 credits
Total   22 credits

(1) Math courses shall consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or its equivalent) and an additional course with significant math content as determined by district governing boards or charter schools.

(2) Three credits of science in preparation for proficiency at the high school level on the AIMS test.

* This document is a summary of Arizona’s minimum course of study. Please refer to A.A.C. R7-2-302, R7-2-302.01 and R7-2-302.02 to view the complete requirements. These rules can be accessed through the Secretary of State’s website at: http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_07/7-02.htm

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Contact Information

Arizona State Board of Education
1535 West Jefferson, Bin 11
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Executive Director: Vince Yanez
Tel: (602) 542-5057
Fax: (602) 542-3046
Email: stateboardinbox@azed.gov

 

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009.

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