To graduate high school in New York State with a Regents Diploma, students must pass five Regents exams with a score of at least 65. These exams typically include:
- English Language Arts (ELA) Regents
- One Math Regents exam (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry)
- One Social Studies Regents exam (Global History or U.S. History)
- One Science Regents exam (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, or Physics)
- One additional Regents exam or state-approved assessment
In addition to passing these exams, students must earn 44 credits in required subjects like English, social studies, math, science, physical education, arts, and health.
There is also an option for students to earn an Advanced Regents Diploma, which requires passing more exams (typically nine) with a score of 65 or higher, including all three math Regents and two science Regents.
In summary, for a standard Regents Diploma, a student needs to pass five Regents exams and meet the credit requirements to graduate from a New York high school.