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Graduation Requirements

Higley High School students holding diplomas

HUSD Diploma / Arizona Board of Regents Requirements

Subject Area

HUSD Credits Required

ABOR Credits Required

English

 4.0 4.0

Mathematics

 4.0 4.0

Science

 3.0 3.01

American/Arizona History

 1.0 1.0

World History

 1.0 *2

Physical Education

 1.0 0.0

World Language

 0.0 2.03

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
-or-
Fine Arts

 1.0 1.0

Economics

 0.5 *2

Government

 0.5 *2

Electives

 6.0 0.0

Total Credits Required

22.0

16.0

Additional Requirements

Required Assessment

American Civics Test- Class of 2025 and earlier: ≥60%, Class of 2026 and beyond: ≥70%

Required Training

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Mathematics

For the Class of 2022 and beyond, all students must take a Math Course each year during grades 9 - 12.

Notes
  1. Science: One unit from any three of the following: biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, integrated lab science.
  2. Social Studies: In addition to a credit of American History, an additional credit must come from the following subjects: European/world history, economics, sociology, geography, government, psychology, anthropology.
  3. World Language: Both credits must be earned in the same language.
 

HUSD Advanced Honor for Excellence in Academics Diploma

Subject Area

Credits Required

Courses Required

English

 4.0
  • Honors English 9
  • Honors English 10
  • AP English 11
  • AP English 12

Mathematics

 4.0
  • Honors Geometry
  • Honors Algebra II
  • Advanced Math Course1

Science

 4.0
  • Honors/AP Biology
  • Honors/AP Chemistry
  • Advanced Science Course2

American/Arizona History

 1.0  

World History

 1.0  

World Language

 2.0

Same language for both credits

Physical Education

 1.0  

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
-or-
Fine Arts

 1.0  

Economics

 0.5  

Government

 0.5  

Electives

 4.0  

Total Credits Required

23.0

  

Additional Requirements

Grade Point Average

3.75+ (Weighted)

Advanced Placement

At least 4 credits must be earned in Advanced Placement (AP) classes

Required Assessment

American Civics Test- Class of 2025 and earlier: ≥60%, Class of 2026 and beyond: ≥70%

Required Training

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Notes
  1. Advanced Math Course: A math course that has Algebra II as a prerequisite.
  2. Advanced Science Course: Any of the following courses: Honors Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C - Mechanics, AP Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
A total of 22 credits are required to graduate (HUSD Diploma Requirements)
 
4 credits of English
 
4 credits of Math 
 
3 credits of Lab Science, one of which must be Biology
 
1 credit of American/Arizona History
 
1 credit of World History
 
1 credit of Physical Education
 
1 credit of Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Fine Arts
 
.5 credit of Economics
 
.5 credit of American/Arizona Government
 
6 credits of elective courses
 
HUSD Diploma Requirements: 22 credits
 
All students are required to pass the state-mandated Civics Test.
 
All students in the graduating class of 2022 and beyond are required to take a Math course each year during grades 9 – 12.
A total of 22 credits are required to graduate (HUSD Diploma Requirements)
 
4 credits of English
 
4 credits of Math 
 
3 credits of Lab Science, one of which must be Biology
 
1 credit of American/Arizona History
 
1 credit of World History
 
1 credit of Physical Education
 
1 credit of Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Fine Arts
 
.5 credit of Economics
 
.5 credit of American/Arizona Government
 
6 credits of elective courses
 
HUSD Diploma Requirements: 22 credits
 
All students are required to pass the state-mandated Civics Test.
 
All students in the graduating class of 2022 and beyond are required to take a Math course each year during grades 9 – 12.