Students in the graduating classes of 2019 and beyond will need to meet one of the following pathways, in addition to the PDY Board-approved curriculum requirements:
Ohio's State Tests
Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests. End-of-course state tests are:
- Algebra I or Integrated Math I
- Geometry or Integrated Math II
- American Government
- American History
- English I
- English II
- Biology
Each test score earns you up to five graduation points. You must have a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies.
Industry credential and workforce readiness
Earn a minimum of 12 points by receiving a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and earn the required score on WorkKeys, a work-readiness test. The state of Ohio will pay one time for you to take the WorkKeys test.
College and career readiness tests
Earn remediation-free scores in mathematics and English language arts on either the ACT or SAT
ACT SAT
English 18+ Evidenced-based reading and writing 480+
Reading 22+ Mathematics 530+
Mathematics 22+