As a homeschool parent, creating a high school transcript for your student is essential for their future success. A well-crafted transcript showcases their academic achievements, aligns with state graduation requirements, and opens doors to colleges, scholarships, and careers. To make this process easier, we’ve provided detailed state high school graduation requirements for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa (see below), along with three customizable transcript templates. Start building a professional transcript today to confidently pave the way for your student’s next steps!

Key Components of a High School Transcript

Before diving into the free high school transcript templates, below are the essential elements every homeschool transcript should include:

Student Information: Full name, address, date of birth, and contact information.
School Information: Name of the homeschool (e.g., “Smith Family Homeschool”), address, and contact details.
Academic Record: List of courses, grades, credits earned, and academic years.
Grading Scale: Explanation of the grading system (e.g., A=90-100, 4.0 GPA scale).
Cumulative GPA: Overall grade point average.
Credits Earned: Total credits accumulated toward graduation.
Graduation Date: Expected or actual date of high school completion.
Signatures: Parent/educator signature to verify authenticity.
Optional: Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT), extracurricular activities, or special achievements.

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High School Graduation Requirements by State

Below is a detailed list of high school graduation requirements for each state in the United States, including the minimum number of credits required and the specific subjects mandated for a standard high school diploma. The requirements are not specific to homeschool laws, but high school graduation requirements in general.

States can and do change their requirements, so visit each state's department of education to ensure you have the latest information. The following information does not constitute legal information. For legal information for homeschooling, contact HSLDA.

Alabama

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2026 and 2027 Total Credits: 24

Option A Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health Education: 0.5 credit
Career Preparedness: 1 credit
Career Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts: 3 credits
Electives: 2.5 credits

Notes: Students must complete one online/technology-enhanced course or experience.

Option B Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health Education: 0.5 credit
Career Preparedness: 1 credit
Career Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts: 3 credits
Electives: 6.5 credits

Notes: Students must complete one online/technology-enhanced course or experience.

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Alaska

Total Credits: 21
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Physical Education/Health: 1 credit
Electives: 8 credits

Notes: Local districts may add requirements. No state-level assessment required for graduation.

American Samoa

Total Credits: Approximately 20–24 credits, typical for U.S.-aligned systems.
Required Subjects: (based on U.S. standards and Pacific Horizons School’s curriculum):

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3–4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3–4 credits
Physical Education/Health: 1–2 credits
Arts or Electives: 1–2 credits
Samoan Culture: Courses on Samoan customs, culture, and traditions
Electives: 5–8 credits (may include additional academic courses, CTE, or independent study)

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Arizona

Total Credits: 22

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
History & Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts or CTE: 1 credit
Locally Prescribed Courses: 7 credits

Notes: Students must complete a civics test.

Arkansas

Total Credits: 22

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Oral Communications: 0.5 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health & Safety: 0.5 credit
Fine Arts: 0.5 credit
Career Focus or Additional Content: 6 credits

Notes: Students must complete a digital learning course and a CPR course.

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California

Total Credits: 13

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 3 credits
Math: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Visual/Performing Arts, World Language, or CTE: 1 credit
Physical Education: 2 credits
Ethnic Studies: 0.5 credit
Personal Finance: 0.5 credit

Notes: Local districts often require 20–26 total credits. Starting with the class of 2030–31, a personal finance course may replace economics.

Colorado

Total Credits: Varies (set by local districts)

Required Subjects:

No state-mandated courses; local districts set requirements, typically including:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3–4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits (often including U.S. History, Civics)
Electives and other requirements per district

Notes: Districts may require competency-based assessments (e.g., capstones, AP tests).

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Connecticut

Total Credits: 25 (effective for class of 2023 and beyond)

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Arts: 1 credit
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
STEM Elective: 2 credits
Physical Education/Wellness: 1 credit
Health/Safety Education: 1 credit
World Language: 1 credit
Electives: 4 credits
Mastery-Based Learning: 1 credit

Notes: Students must demonstrate mastery through district-chosen assessments.

Delaware

Total Credits: 24

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Career Pathway: 3 credits
Electives: 3.5 credits

Notes: Students must complete a Senior Capstone Project.

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District of Columbia

Total Credits: 24

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Mathematics: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Art: 0.5 credit
Music: 0.5 credit
Physical Education and Health: 1.5 credits
Electives: 3.5 credits

Florida

Total Credits: 24

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine/Performing Arts or Practical Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Electives: 8 credits

Notes: Students must pass state assessments in Algebra I and English Language Arts (Grade 10). Online course required.

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Guam

Total Credits: 24

Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Health: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Chamorro: 1 credit
College, Career, & Life Courses: 6 credits

Additional Requirements:

Service Learning: 75 hours

Georgia

Total Credits: 23
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
CTAE, World Language, or Fine Arts: 3 credits
Health/Physical Education: 1 credit
Electives: 4 credits

Notes: Students must pass end-of-course exams in certain subjects.

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Hawaii

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE: 2 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Personal Transition Plan: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Notes: Students must complete a Personal Transition Plan.

Idaho

Total Credits: 46 credits, adjusted to Carnegie units of 29 credits
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4.5 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits (two lab-based)
Social Studies: 2.5 credits
Humanities: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Electives: 14 credits

Notes: Students must complete a Senior Project and pass a civics test.

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Illinois

Total Credits: 12
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 2 credits
Art, Music, World/Foreign Language, CTE, or forensic speech: 1 credit
Electives: Varies by district

Notes: Students must pass end-of-course exams and complete a financial education unit.

Indiana

Total Credits: 20 (40 semester credits, adjusted to Carnegie units)
Honors Diploma Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Directed Electives: 2.5 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Electives: 3 credits

General Diploma Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 2 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
College/Career Preparation: 3 credits
Flex Credits: 2.5 credits
Electives: 3 credits

Notes: Students must complete a graduation pathway (e.g., workforce readiness, postsecondary readiness).

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Iowa

Total Credits: Varies (set by local districts)
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Health: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Fine Arts: 2 credits recommended
World Language: 2 credits recommended
CTE: 12 credits recommended
Computer Science: 0.5 credit recommended
Financial Literacy: 0.5 credit recommended
CPR Certification Required

Notes: The State sets guidelines for core subjects, but local districts determine specific requirements.

Kansas

Total Credits: 21
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Notes: Students must complete a financial literacy course.

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Kentucky

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Health: 0.5 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Visual/Performing Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 7 credits

Notes: Students must demonstrate technology competency and complete a transition readiness requirement.

Louisiana

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Physical Education: 1.5 credits
Health: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Notes: Students must pass end-of-course exams and complete a career-focused pathway.

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Maine

Total Credits: 12 + Requirements set by local school administrative unit (SAU)
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 2 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit

Notes: Districts must align with state learning standards; proficiency-based diplomas may apply.

Maryland

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health: 1 credit
Computer, Engineering, or Technology Ed: 1 credit
Electives: 2.5 credits

Notes: Students must pass state assessments and complete a student service learning project.

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Massachusetts

Total Credits: 22 + Requirements set by local school districts
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science (lab-based): 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Foreign Language: 2 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 5 credits

Notes: Students must pass MCAS exams in English, Math, and Science.

Michigan

Total Credits: 18
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Visual/Performing Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education/Health: 1 credit
Electives: Varies

Notes: Online learning experience required.

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Minnesota

Total Credits: 21.5
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3.5 credits
Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: Determined by local district
Health: Determined by local district
Electives: 7 credits

Notes: Districts may add additional requirements.

Mississippi

Mississippi has several diploma options. Below is the Traditional Diploma Option.
Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3.5 credits
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Arts: 1 credit
Technology/Computer Science: 1 credit
College/Career Readiness: 1 credit
Electives: 5.5 credits

Notes: Students must pass end-of-course exams.

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Missouri

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Practical Arts: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Personal Finance: 0.5 credit
Electives: 7 credits

Notes: Students must pass a civics exam.

Montana

Total Credits: 20
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Social Studies: 2 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Health: 1 credit
Career/Technical Education: 1 credit
Electives: 7 credits

Notes: Local districts may add requirements.

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Nebraska

Total Credits: 20
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Personal Finance: 0.5 credits
Additional: 6.5 credits (requirements set by local districts)

Nevada

Total Credits: 23 for Standard Diploma; 24 for Advanced Diploma
Required Subjects:

Standard Diploma

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 2 credits
Physical Education: 2 credits
College and Career Flex Credit: 2 credits
Social Studies: 1.5 credits
Arts/Humanities or CTE: 1 credit
Economics and Financial Literacy: 0.5 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Computer Science: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Advanced Diploma or College and Career Ready (CCR) Diploma

Language Arts: 4 credits

Math: 4 credits

Science: 3 credits

Social Studies: 2.5 credits

Physical Education: 2 credits

Arts/Humanities or CTE: 1 credit

Economics and Financial Literacy: 0.5 credit

Health: 0.5 credit

Computer Science: 0.5 credit

Electives: 6 credits

Notes: Students must pass a civics exam.

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New Hampshire

Total credits: 20
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Social Studies: 2 credits
Science: 2 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Arts: 0.5 credit
Digital Literacy: 0.5 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Economics or Personal Finance: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Notes: Districts may require competency-based assessments.

New Jersey

Total Credits: 24 (120 semester credits, adjusted to Carnegie units)
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Physical Education/Health: 3 credits (over 4 years
World Language: 1 credit
Visual/Performing Arts: 1 credit
World Languages: 1 credit
Financial, Economic, and Entrepreneurial Literacy: 0.5 credit
21st Century Life and Careers: 1 Credit
Electives: 4.5 credits

Notes: Students must pass state assessments.

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New Mexico

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Social Studies: 3.5 credits
Science: 3 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Career: 1 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Electives: 7 credits

Notes: One course must be AP, honors, dual enrollment, or distance learning.

New York

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits

Social Studies: 4 credits

Math: 3 credits

Science: 3 credits

Physical Education: 2 credits

World Language: 1 credit

Arts: 1 credit

Health: 0.5 credit

Electives: 3.5 credits

Notes: Students must pass Regents exams in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

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North Carolina

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Health/Physical Education: 1 credit
Electives: 6 credits

Notes: CPR instruction required.

North Dakota

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Foreign/Native American Language, Fine Arts, or CTE: 3 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Electives: 5 credits

Notes: Students must complete a financial literacy course.

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Ohio

Total Credits: 20
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Health: 0.5 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Electives: 5 credits

Notes: Students must pass state assessments or meet alternative pathways. Districts and schools may have requirements that exceed the state minimums outlined below.

Oklahoma

Total Credits: 23
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Pathway: 6 credits
Electives: 3 credits

Notes: Students must complete a personal financial literacy course and CPR training.

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Oregon

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Arts, CTE, or World Language: 3 credits
Physical Education: 1 credit
Health: 1 credit
Personal Finance: 0.5 credit
Higher Education and Career Path: 0.5 credit
Electives: 5 credits

Notes: Students must demonstrate career-related knowledge and skills.

Pennsylvania

Total Credits: Varies (set by local districts)
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits (recommended)
Math: 3–4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3–4 credits

Notes: Students must demonstrate proficiency via local assessments or state-approved pathways.

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Puerto Rico

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Spanish: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3-4 credits
Social Studies: 3–4 credits
Physical Education & Health: 1–2 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 3-6 credits

Notes: Puerto Rican Culture/History and Bilingual Education are also required.

Rhode Island

Total Credits: 20
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Arts: 0.5 credit
Physical Education/Health: 2 credits
Electives: 3.5 credits

Notes: Starting with the class of 2028, students must meet readiness-based requirements via local assessments.

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South Carolina

Total Credits: 24
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 2.5 credits
Physical Education, JROTC, Marching Band with PE: 1 credit
Computer Science: 1 credit
World Language or CTE: 1 credit
Economics: 0.5 credit
Personal Finance: 0.5 credit
Electives: 6.5 credits

Notes: Students must complete a career-readiness assessment.

South Dakota

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits

Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits

Fine Arts: 1 credit
CTE and/or World Language: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health or Health Integration: 0.5 credit
Personal Finance or Economics: 0.5 credit
Electives: 5.5 credits

Notes: Students must complete a capstone experience or career pathway.

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Tennessee

Total Credits: 22
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Wellness: 1 credit
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credits
Personal Finance: 0.5 credit
Elective Focus: 3 credits

Notes: Students must take ACT or SAT in 11th grade.

Texas

Total Credits: 22 (Foundation High School Program)
Required Subjects:

Language Arts: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits
Science: 3 credits

Social Studies: 3 credits

Physical Education: 1 credit
World Language: 2 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Electives: 5 credits

Notes: Endorsements (26 credits total) available in STEM, Business, Public Services, Arts, or multidisciplinary. Financial aid application required.