Graduation Requirements

Students must earn 22 credits (16 required and 6 electives) in order to graduate from a Mesa high school.

Transfer students must be enrolled in classes that place them on track for graduation and be enrolled through the semester of graduation. These students must have earned at least five (5) credits in an MPS high school to be eligible for an MPS diploma unless they transfer in the final semester of their high school experience. Students who transfer during the final semester of their senior year must earn three (3) credits to be eligible for a Mesa diploma. Students must check with the school counselor or the registrar for specific details.

Students must also pass the Civics Test in order to graduate. 

Curriculum

MPS Standard Diploma

English

4

Mathematics

4
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and
an additional math

Science

3 Lab Sciences
Biology, physical science, and
an additional science

Social Studies

3
World History, American History,
Government and Economics

World Languages

0

Arts

1
Fine or Practical (CTE) Art

Physical Education

1

Elective Credits

6

Total Required Credits

22

State Required Assessments

American Civics Test

For full details concerning diploma and graduation requirements, check out the MPS Course Catalog (found under resources on the Teaching and Learning Website).