ODE Graduation Requirements 2

Question 1

How many total units of credit must Ohio high school students earn to graduate?

Accepted Answer

20 units

Answer

Ohio requires students to earn a minimum of 20 units of credit to be eligible for a diploma.

Question 2

Which of the following is a valid graduation pathway under Ohio's current system?

Accepted Answer

Earning an industry-recognized credential with a workforce-readiness score

Answer

Earning an industry-recognized credential combined with a required workforce-readiness score is one of Ohio's approved graduation pathways.

Question 3

How many credits of English Language Arts are required for Ohio graduation?

Accepted Answer

4 credits

Answer

Ohio requires 4 credits of English Language Arts as part of the minimum course requirements.

Question 4

A student enlists in the U.S. military after senior year. How does this affect Ohio diploma eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Military enlistment can satisfy the readiness demonstration requirement

Answer

Under Ohio law, enlisting in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is an approved pathway to demonstrate readiness for graduation.

Question 5

What is the minimum number of science credits required for an Ohio high school diploma?

Accepted Answer

3 credits

Answer

Ohio mandates at least 3 credits in science, which must include physical and life science coursework.

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test