Graduation Requirements
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Update: Cut Scores and English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Resources
Classes of 2023–2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements Updated February 2022
Required Courses
Content Area | Courses | Years | Credits |
English Language Arts | English I, II, III, IV | 4 years | 20 credits |
Mathematics | Mathematics | 4 years | 20 credits |
Science | Science | 4 years | 20 credits |
Social Studies | World History | 1 year | 5 credits |
U.S. History I, II | 2 years | 10 credits | |
Financial Literacy | 1/2 year | 2.5 credits | |
Semester Courses | 1/2 year | 2.5 credits | |
World Language | World Language I, II | 2 years | 10 credits |
Visual & Performing Arts | Visual & Performing Arts | 1 year | 5 credits |
Health, Safety and Physical Education | Physical Education/Health I, II, II, IV | 4 years | 20 credits |
21st Century Life and Careers or Career-Technical Education | Career-Technical Education Course | 1 year | 5 credits |
Electives | Electives | 2 years | 10 credits |
Total credits: 130 credits
Additional Requirements:
- Senior Thesis
- Demonstrate mastery on State Assessment
- 80 hours of Community Services
- FASFA/NJFAA