Graduation Requirements

  • Basic Information:

    To graduate from a Gwinnett County High School , a student must earn 23 units (each semester course = ½ unit), make a passing score on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (or EOCT) and the Gateway Examinations.

    ***Although a Foreign Language is not required for graduation, two (2) or more years of the same Foreign language are required for entrance into most Colleges and Universities.***

    Diploma Options:

    • General High School Diploma
    • IEP Diploma (special education students only)
    • High School Certificate: This document is awarded to students who complete all course work required for a diploma, however, he/she has not passed the Gateway Test.

High School Graduation Requirements