Graduation Requirements

​Reed-Custer High School Graduation Requirements 

This page will help assist you in the completion of your requirements, which have been updated by the state of Illinois.

The Illinois State Board of Education has a document on graduation requirements that can be found here, but the simplified version can be broken down into three categories:

  • 24 completed credit hours in the following fields:
    • 4 English Credits
    • 3 Math Credits
    • 3 Science Credits
    • 3 Social Studies Credits
      • 1 World History Credit
      • 1 US History Credit
      • .5 Civics Credit
      • .5 Personal Finance Credit
    • ​​3.5 Physical Education Credits
    • .5 Health Credits
    • 7 Art/Music/World Language/Career & Technical Credits
  • Completion of the SAT test with Essay.  Click here​ to find scheduling opportunities to take the SAT Test.
  • File a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or contact the RCHS Guidance Office with any questions.

For more information please visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.