Required Credits for Graduation in Delaware

In the state of Delaware, students must earn 24 credits to graduate. However, there are certain classes that are non-negotiable and certain number of credits are required in different categories. Below describes the MINIMUM requirements for each category. 

Often, students graduate with many more credits than are needed to meet the minimum. Students are encouraged to use their time in high school to personalize their schedule to explore different topics, careers, and skills needed in life! William Penn offers a wide variety of classes that can help students narrow down their interests and plan for their future.

Students will need to meet these Delaware state credit requirements to earn a diploma:

4 – English

4 – Math

3 – Science

3 – Social Studies

2 – World Language

1 – Physical Education

.5 – Health

3 – Career Pathway

3.5 – Electives

School Counselors keep records of students’ earned credits so that they can make informed suggestions about what a student needs to have on their schedule. If you are unsure of how many credits in each required class category your student has earned, please reach out to the school counselor.

Course Selection

Selection for the following year’s courses will be facilitated by the School Counselors in the Marking Period 3 (February-March). Counselors will best advise students on what they should take based on their grades, credit needs, personal preferences, and post-graduate goals.

William Penn offers an array of Regular, Honors, Advanced Placement, and College courses. Click below to learn about each course leve