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Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements
Phoenix Union high school graduation requirements are consistent with admission requirements at Arizona universities—see the comparison table below.
Note that many colleges and universities also require applicants to meet minimum grade point average (GPA), class rank, and college entrance exam score standards, and some majors may establish other requirements. Check with each school/program to see what they require.
Course Name | PXU Graduation Requirements | Arizona University Admission Requirements |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 credits | 4 credits |
Math | 4 credits (1 credit of Algebra 3-4) | 4 credits (Starting with Algebra 1-2 or higher; one course with Algebra 3-4 as a prerequisite) |
Lab Science | 3 credits (1 credit of Biology) | 3 credits |
Health Education | 0.5 credits | -- |
Social Studies | 3 credits (World History, U.S./AZ History, Economics and Government) | 2 credits (including 1 credit of U.S. History) |
CTE or Fine Arts | 1 credit (same course) | 1 credit (same course) |
World Languages | -- | 2 credits (same language) |
Other Electives | 6.5 credits | -- |
Civics Exam | Passing score | -- |
College Entrance Exam | -- | ACT or SAT (not required, but helps with admissions and merit scholarships) |
TOTAL CREDITS | 22 Credits |
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