All public high school students are required to meet statewide graduation requirements in order to earn a diploma. The goal is that more students will be better prepared to meet 21st-century demands in their working and personal lives.

To earn a high school diploma, a student must:

• Earn high school credit
• Pass state tests or approved alternatives to those tests
• Complete a High School and Beyond Plan

The Washington State Board of Education establishes minimum credit requirements, state tests, and the High School and Beyond Plan.