New York State sets graduation requirements. Some requirements are different based on the year a student started high school. This determines a student's cohort. You can see the resources below for more information about graduation options based on the year the student started high school.
If students and families have any questions about graduation requirements, they should speak to the student's guidance counselor.
2019-20 Graduation Requirements Card
You can use the current graduation requirements card to read about graduation options for all students who started ninth grade in 2019.
- 2019-20 Graduation Requirements Card(Open external link)
- All Translations of the 2019-20 Graduation Requirements Card(Open external link)
Past Graduation Requirements Cards
These cards explain the graduation options for students who started ninth grade before 2019. Prior to September 2017, there were separate cards for three groups of students: general education students, students with disabilities, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) students.
Students who started ninth grade in September 2017 or later
- Graduation Requirements Cards for All Students(Open external link)
- All Translations of Graduation Requirements Cards for All Students (2018)(Open external link)