New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Update: Cut Scores and English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Resources
Classes of 2023–2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements Updated February 2022
Although completing the FAFSA/NJAFAA has been a NBOE Graduation Requirement beginning with the Class of 2022, the NJDOE has now elevated it to a state requirement. For additional information, click this More Info button.
State/District Graduation Requirements - Effective with the Class of 2022
To accumulate the 130 credits required to earn a high school diploma, students must successfully complete the following courses as required by the New Jersey State Department of Education and the Newark Public Schools.
Content Area | Course | Years | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Language Arts Literacy | English I, II, III, IV | 4 years | 20 credits |
Mathematics | Mathematics | 4 years | 20 credits |
Science | Science | 4 years | 20 credits |
Social Studies | World History US History I, II Financial Literacy Semester Course | 1 year 2 years 1/2 year 1/2 year | 5 credits 10 credits 2.5 credits 2.5 credits |
World Language | World Language I, II | 2 years | 10 credits |
Visual & Performing Arts | Visual & Performing Arts | 1 year | 5 credits |
Health, Safety & Physical Education | Physical Education/Health I, II, III, IV | 4 years | 20 credits |
21st Century Life & Career or Career & Technical Education | Career & Technical Education Course | 1 year | 5 credits |
Electives | Electives | 1 year | 10 credits |
Total Credits | 130 credits |
Additional Requirements:
- Senior Thesis;
- Demonstrated mastery on State Assessments;
- 80 hours of Community Service;
- FAFSA/NJAFAA.
To be eligible for sophomore status (10th grade), students must have earned 32.5 credits. To be eligible for junior status (11th grade), students must have earned 65 credits. To be eligible for senior status (12th grade), students must have earned 97.5 credits.