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Graduation Requirements

These are the graduation requirements for all students in Saint Paul Public Schools.


Subject Specific Requirements:

  • English: 4 years (16 credits)
  • Social Studies: 3.5 years (14 credits)
  • Science: 3 years, one year must be Biology (12 credits)
  • Mathematics: 3 years, must complete through Algebra 2/Trigonometry (12 credits)
  • Fine Arts: 1 year (4 credits)
  • Physical Education: .5 year (2 credits)
  • Health: .5 year (2 credits)
  • FACS/Tech: .5 year (2 credits)
  • Electives: 22 credits (any class above and beyond the minimum requirement, like a fourth year of science, counts as elective credits)
  • Total Credit Requirement: 86 credits

State Testing Requirements:

Students in the class of 2010 and beyond must pass the MCA/GRAD tests in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

For more information on state mandated testing see the Minnesota Department of Education website.