Everything you need to plan your path to a standard Florida high school diploma — credit requirements, testing milestones, and alternative pathways.
The 24 credits needed for a standard diploma typically come from completing 6 courses per year across each of the 4 years of high school (grades 9–12).
Need a different pace? We can work with you on a custom solution — accelerated, part-time, or a schedule built around your student's goals and commitments.
Talk to your academic advisor about building a personalized graduation plan that fits your family.
To earn a standard high school diploma, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits, achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA, and pass required statewide assessments. Alternative options include an 18-credit ACCEL program or specific curriculums like International Baccalaureate (IB).
The full breakdown of credits your student needs across core subjects, arts, electives, and online learning.
Focusing on composition, literature, and critical reading/writing.
Must include Algebra 1 and Geometry. The Algebra 1 EOC counts as 30% of the final grade.
Must include Biology 1 and two equally rigorous science courses. Two courses must include a lab component.
1 credit in World History, 1 credit in U.S. History, 0.5 credit in U.S. Government, and 0.5 credit in Economics.
Includes the integration of health education.
Choose from fine arts, performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts.
Student-selected electives to explore interests and build a personalized path.
At least one course within the 24 credits must be completed through online learning.
In addition to earning credits, students must pass these statewide assessments to receive a standard diploma.
Students must pass the Algebra 1 End-of-Course assessment to earn a standard diploma. The EOC score counts as 30% of the final course grade.
Students must pass the statewide Grade 10 Reading/ELA assessment. Concordant scores on the SAT or ACT may be used to meet this requirement.
Three pathways to graduation — choose the one that fits your student's goals and timeline.
The standard path: 24 credits across the core subjects, electives, and an online course, with a 2.0 GPA and passed statewide assessments.
An accelerated option requiring 18 credits. Designed for students ready to fast-track graduation with a more focused course of study.
A rigorous, internationally recognized curriculum pathway that satisfies Florida graduation requirements while preparing students for selective universities.
Every course your student completes at Victory Forge Academy earns a Certificate of Completion with a verifiable ID. For high schoolers (grades 9–12), those certificates convert directly into numeric transcript grades and credit hours aligned to Florida's requirements above.
Our transcript engine tracks each credit category — ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, Arts, and Electives — so you can see exactly where your student stands on the path to all 24 credits at any time.
When you're ready, order an official transcript from the Learner Records menu in the sidebar — it includes course titles, grades, credit hours, and verifiable certificate IDs, ready for college admissions.