Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for students at Arcadia High School do not necessarily meet the admission requirements of technical colleges and universities. If students have questions about classes or want to review current college or university admission requirements, please consult with the school counselor.
 
All students are required to have a minimum of 25 credits for graduation. The following are required credits:
 
Subject Grade  9 Grade 10 Grade 11

Grade 12

 Total

English

 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit 4 Credits
Social Studies/History 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit   3 Credits
Math 1.5 Credit 1.5 Credit     3 Credits
Science

1 Credit

(Physical Science)

1 Credit

(Biology)   

1 Credit

(Other Science)

   3 Credits
Health 0.5 Credit       0.5 Credit
Physical Education 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit   1.5 Credits

Financial Literacy

(Personal Finance/Economics)

     0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit
Electives 2.0 Credits 2.5 Credits 3.0-4.5 Credits 1-6.0 Credits 9.5+ Credits
Per DPI recommendation, all transfer students enrolling into Arcadia High School, will be placed at grade level according to the number of credits they previously accumulated.  The following represents the minimum number of credits needed for placement at each grade level.
  • 9th grade- 0 Credits
  • 10th grade- 2.5 Credits
  • 11th grade- 8.5 Credits
  • 12th grade- 14.5 Credits

*All students must pass the required Civics Exam.