As a student who entered grade 9 between?July 1, 2016,?and June 30, 2017, you have multiple pathways to earn a high school diploma so that you can move on to your next steps in education or a career.?

• Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Class of 2020

• Complete Courses and Requirements

• Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests

• Additional options to earn a high school diploma for the class of 2020

• Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness | Senior Only Program

• College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT

• OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

• Frequently Asked Questions: 2018-2020 Additional Graduation Options

• Honors Diplomas

State law introduced new, permanent graduation requirements that are available for the classes of 2021 and beyond. Students entering ninth grade between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, have the option to meet the new requirements outlined for the class of 2023 and beyond or meet the requirements of the original three pathways to graduation. 

• Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Classes of 2021 and 2022 | Handout

• Ohio’s Assessment and Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2021 and beyond – Guidance for Districts and Schools

• Overview of Graduation Requirements by Graduating Class

• Complete Courses and Requirements

• Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests

• Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness | Senior Only Program

• College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT

State law introduced new, permanent graduation requirements for students in the class of 2023 and beyond. Students entering ninth grade after July 1, 2019, must meet the new requirements outlined in state law. Department staff are working to update the graduation webpages and guidance documents. Please check back often.  

• Handout: Graduation Requirements for the classes of 2023 and Beyond

• Ohio’s Assessment and Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2021 and beyond – Guidance for Districts and Schools

• Ohio Department of Education Graduation Requirements

• Resources: High School Tested Courses

• Graduation Questions and Answers

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