In Pennsylvania, the typical high school graduation credit requirements vary slightly by school district but generally fall within a range of about 23 to 28 credits. Key points include:
- Many schools require around 23 to 23.5 total credits, with specific credit allocations in subjects such as English (4 credits), Social Studies (3 credits), Math (3-4 credits), Science (3-4 credits), Physical Education, Health, Arts, World Languages, and Electives. For example, the School District of Philadelphia requires 23.5 credits including 4 in English, 3 in Math and Science, 3 in Social Studies, 1 in African American History, and more, along with additional graduation pathway requirements.
- Some districts like Pittsburgh Public Schools require about 26.5 credits including 4 credits each in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- The Pennsylvania School Code generally mandates at least 4 credits in English, 3 credits in Science, Math, and Social Studies, 2 credits in Arts or Humanities, and additional electives up to about 25 credits total.
- Graduation also involves passing Keystone exams or fulfilling one of several state graduation pathways, plus meeting other requirements such as service projects or career/technical education if applicable.
So, a high school student in Pennsylvania typically must earn around 23 to 28 credits across various subjects to graduate, alongside meeting state proficiency standards. The specific total and distribution depend on the local school district's policies aligned with Pennsylvania state requirements. If you want the exact number of credits for a particular school or district, that information can be provided as well.
