Most Colleges Have High School Diploma Requirements

Levels of Diploma
For high school graduation, New York State grants 3 levels of diploma:

• Local Diploma: Passing score of 55-64 on required Regents Exams
• Regents Diploma: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams
• Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams PLUS Math B Exam, an additional Regents Science Exam, and a Regents Foreign Language Exam

Diploma Distinctions
The distinction "With Honors" is added to either Regents diploma option with an average score of 90 or more on all required Regents exams.

The distinction "Technical Endorsement" is added to diplomas of students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program earn this endorsement if they also complete an approved technical assessment, a work-based learning experience, and a work-skills employability profile.

Required Regents Exams Required Regents Exams for all levels are:

• English Language Arts
• Math A
• Global History
• US History
• Science

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NY Regents Diploma Credit Requirements — 22 Credits Required

Diploma Type English Social Studies Math Science Health Language Phys Ed Art or Music Sequence Courses/ Electives Local Diploma 4 4 3 3 0.5 1 2 1 3.5 Regents Diploma 4 4 3 3 0.5 1-3 2 1 1.5-3.5