To graduate from high school in Georgia, students must earn a minimum of 23 credit units. These credits are distributed across several subject areas as follows:
- 4 units of English/Language Arts
- 4 units of Mathematics
- 4 units of Science
- 3 units of Social Studies
- 3 units of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE), Modern Language/Latin, and/or Fine Arts
- 1 unit of Health and Physical Education
- 4 units of Electives
Additionally, students must pass required End of Course (EOC) assessments in subjects including Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
. Some key details include:
- Students need to meet attendance, course, and testing requirements to graduate.
- For college admission in Georgia, students typically need to complete two years of the same foreign language.
- Local school districts may have additional requirements beyond the state minimum of 23 credits
In summary, 23 credits covering core academic subjects, electives, and required assessments are needed to earn a standard high school diploma in Georgia.
