Scholar athletes need to refer to the NCAA requirements, which may differ from the GRPS requirements, for the credits needed for Division I or Division II schools in order to qualify for potential scholarship opportunities.
The programs within Innovation Central High School, the International Baccalaureate programme at City High Middle School, and Grand Rapids University Prep Academy (GRUPA), and Early Middle College Programs have program requirements that must be met as part of their program’s specific graduation requirements. These are shown on their specific program pages within this guide. These programs incorporate the minimum graduation requirements within their program plans.
GRPS Graduation Requirements
Includes State MMC requirements; requirements for specific programs may vary
| Content Area | 2016-2027 Requirements | 2028 & Later Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics – including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II (or higher) and a 4th year of math | 4 | 4 |
| Personal Finance* – including Financial Literacy, or Economics | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| US History | 1 | 1 |
| World History | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Biology | 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry OR Physics and 3rd year of science (recommend both Chemistry and Physics)** | 2 | 2 |
| Physical Education | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Arts (fine, performing, or applied) | 1 | 1 |
| World Language (must be same language for two years) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| GRPS Electives*** | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE | 22 | 22 |
* Beginning with the Class of 2028 (scholars who enter 9th grade in 2024), 0.5 credit of Personal Finance is required (State requirement.)
** A full year of both Chemistry and Physics is strongly recommended
*** Scholars at GRPS alternative schools are required to complete Michigan Merit Curriculum courses ONLY and are not required to complete additional GRPS Electives in order to graduate.
Additional Requirements
- 20 hours of online experience (State requirement)
- Michigan Merit Examination (MME) in 11th grade (GRPS requirement)
Trimester Transfers
A scholar who comes to GRPS from a trimester only high school will have the classes reviewed and will be placed into the appropriate cohort by the high school counselor.
