Diploma Track Information

Mississippi High School Diploma and Endorsement Options Requirements 

Traditional Diploma

• Earn 24 credits (Carnegie Units) in a selection of required classes including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology or Computer Science, College and Career Readiness, Health, Art, Physical Education and electives
• Local school districts may add graduation requirements to the state requirements

Traditional Diploma + Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement

• Earn 26 credits
• Earn four credits from the same CTE program
• Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Score at silver level on ACT WorkKeys
• Successfully complete a dual credit course, a work-based learning experience or earn a national credential

Traditional Diploma + Academic Endorsement

• Earn 26 credits
• Score at least 17 on ACT English section
• Score at least 19 on ACT Math section
• Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Successfully complete one Advanced Placement course and AP exam, one International Baccalaureate course and exam, or one dual credit course
• Earn at least a C in the advanced course

Traditional Diploma + Distinguished Academic Endorsement

• Earn 28 credits
• Score at least 18 on ACT English section
• Score at least 22 on ACT Math section
• Achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average
• Successfully complete one Advanced Placement course and AP exam, one International Baccalaureate course and exam, or one dual credit course
• Earn at least a B in the advanced course