Career Planning
APS Graduation Requirements
GPA is important, and credit is the key to graduation!
To earn a New Mexico high school diploma, students are expected to:
- Complete 25 credits
- Demonstrate competency in five areas:
- Reading
- Math
- Writing
- Science
- Social studies
Most students can demonstrate competency by passing a state standardized test in each area. Students who fail one or more of these tests now have the option of submitting a portfolio of work. Recently added exemptions and other alternatives also are available.