Graduation Requirements

All Region 20 students must complete the following credit and non-credit bearing requirements to be eligible for graduation:

Minimum State Requirements
(PA 17-42)

25 credits

Region 20
Class of 2025 - 2026

25 credits

Region 20
Class of 2027 and Beyond

26 credits

Humanities

9 credits, including:

0.5 Civics & 1 Fine Art

English - 4 credits

Social Studies - 3 credits 
(0.5 must be in Civics)

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Humanities - 1 credit

English - 4 credits

Social Studies - 3 credits
(0.5 must be in Civics)

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Humanities - 1 credit

STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

9 credits

Math - 3 credits

Science - 3 credits

STEAM - 3 credits

Math - 3 credits

Science - 3 credits

STEAM - 3 credits

Physical Education 

and Wellness

1 credit

Physical Education and Wellness - 1 credit

Physical Education and Wellness - 1 credit

Health and Safety

1 credit

Health and Safety - 1 credit

Health and Safety - 1 credit

World Language

1 credit

World Language - 1 credit

World Language - 1 credit

Mastery-based Diploma Assessment

1 credit

Mastery-based Diploma Assessment - 1 credit

Mastery-based Diploma Assessment - 1 credit

Other Coursework
1 credit

0.5 credit of Personal Finance

0.5 credit of Digital Awareness

Electives

3 credits

Electives - 3 credits

Electives - 3 credits

Total Credits - 25

Total Credits - 25

Total Credits - 26

Pursuant to sections 319 and 320 of Public Act 23-204, starting with the class of 2025, all students and their families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or related CSDE waiver in order to be eligible for graduation. School counselors will assist in facilitating the completion of the FAFSA or waiver during a student's 12th grade year.  

Please visit the CSDE website for more information regarding this requirement and waiver.

Transcripts of students who transfer to Lakeview High School will be assessed by the student’s school counselor and credited toward graduation as appropriate, with the final decision for eligibility for graduation being determined by administration.