Regents Requirements
Levels of Diploma in New York State
For high school graduation, New York State grants 3 levels of diploma:
- Local Diploma (no longer available after 2011): Passing score of 65 or above on 4 out of 5 required Regents Exams
- Regents Diploma: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams
- Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation: Passing score of 65 and above on required Regents Exams PLUS Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra2/Trig (or just the Math B Exam for 2011 graduates only), an additional Regents Science Exam, and a Regents Foreign Language Exam
Required Regents Exams for All Levels
The following Regents exams are required for all levels of diploma:
- English Language Arts
- Algebra
- Global History
- US History
- Science
With Honors
The "with honors" designation is added to either Regents Diploma option for students with an average score of 90 or more on all required Regents exams.
Technical Endorsement
Students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program earn this endorsement if they also complete an approved technical assessment, a work-based learning experience, and a work-skills employability profile.
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| Local Diploma | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Regents Diploma | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0.5 | 1 - 3 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 - 3.5 |
