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Graduation Requirements

Legislation

Florida's public high school graduation requirements are specified in the following sections of Florida Statute:

Resources

Florida students entering grade nine may choose from one of five options to earn a standard diploma. They are:
  • A four-year, 24-credit program
  • An International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum
  • An Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum
  • A three-year, 18-credit college preparatory program
  • A three-year, 18-credit career preparatory program.
Florida's state graduation requirements are outlined in the following charts:

Information related to statewide assessment requirements is available in Graduation Requirements for Florida's Statewide Assessments (PDF).

For more information on local public school district graduation programs, please contact the school district.

The individual educational plan (IEP) team makes the diploma decisions for students with disabilities who are eligible for exceptional student education (ESE). IEP teams should consider diploma options in the following order, according to the student's needs and abilities:

  • Standard Diploma
  • Special Diploma, Option 1
  • Special Diploma, Option 2.
Information related to special diploma options and the transition of a student with disabilities from school to adult life is available in Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Families.

Florida’s Guide to Public High School Graduation

Pathways to Success

Graduation Program Planning

FACTS.org is Florida's Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students. Sponsored by the Department of Education and the Florida Center for Advising & Academic Support, this free online advising website helps students plan and track their education progress from middle school through college. For more information on graduation programs and student education and career planning, please visit FACTS.org Graduation Requirements 101.