High School Graduation Minimum Requirements
This is a general summary of Idaho’s High School Graduation Requirements. Please make sure to review the current State requirements and check with your school district for additional requirements. Also, note the date of State graduation requirements, like the Senior Project due date and Civics Exam.
State requirements include that all students:
- Earn the minimum number of credits required from core subjects and electives
- Earn credits in math
- Earn credits in science
- Earn credits in Language Arts/Communications
- Earn credits in Social Studies
- Earn credits in Humanities
- Earn credits in Health/Wellness
- Earn credits from elective courses
- Complete a Senior Project
- Complete a Government and Civics Proficiency Exam
Core Subject Areas
| Language Arts | Including English and Speech or Communications |
| Mathematics | The math courses must include Algebra I and Geometry |
| Science | Sciences such as Applied Sciences, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science; Some credits must be earned through laboratory courses |
| Social Studies | Including US History, Economics, and American Government |
| Humanities | Including Interdisciplinary Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language |
| Health | Including CPR |
Electives
Elective courses as determined by the school district
Additional Requirements
| Senior Project | Senior Projects are required to include a written report and an oral presentation by the end of grade 12, with guidelines set at the district level. May be multi-year group or independent project. Must include elements of research and experiential learning or integrated projects. |
| Civics Test | All secondary students must demonstrate that they have met the state civics and government standard by successfully completing the civics test or alternate path. Successful completion of this requirement must be reflected on the student’s transcript. |
| District Requirements | The local school district or LEA may establish graduation requirements beyond the state minimum. |
Advanced Opportunities
Districts must offer at least one Advanced Opportunity such as Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, Tech Prep, or International Baccalaureate. For more info on Advanced Opportunities, visit: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/advanced-ops/index.html
Physical Education
High schools are required to provide instructional offerings in Physical Education (fitness) that meet the Physical Education Content Standards.
Diploma Types
- Learn about the STEM Diploma and its benefits from the STEM Action Center.
- Learn about the Workforce Readiness and Career Technical Education (CTE) Diploma from the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.