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Graduation Requirements

Students must earn 60 credits in a variety of subject areas while in grades 9-12. Our School Board sets these graduation requirements to meet state standards.

Graduation requirements

Wayzata High School students need 60 credits to graduate.

  • 8 credits each in English, Math, Social Studies and Science
  • 2 credits each in Fine Art and Physical Education
  • 1 Health credit*
  • 23 elective credits**

Starting with the class of 2028

*Students will also need one credit in personal finance
**Students will have 22 elective credits

English credits

Your eight credits must include two credits each in:

  • English 9
  • English 10
  • English A
  • English B

Science credits

Your eight credits must include two credits each in:

  • Earth Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry or Physics

You can choose the classes you want for the final two credits.

Social studies credits

Your eight credits must include two credits each in:

  • Civics
  • World History
  • U.S. History
  • Economics

Contact us

Wayzata High School

Email Wayzata High School

wayzatahigh@wayzataschools.org

School office phone
763-745-6600

Attendance line phone
763-745-6655

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Address
4955 Peony Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446

School hours
Monday through Friday
8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

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