In order for a high school student to earn a diploma from RISE Online Academy New Mexico, they will need to complete a total of 24 Units. Graduation requirements vary by cohort (the year they started ninth grade for the first time). Review the information below for details.
2029 Cohort and Beyond
The graduation requirements for 2029 graduates starts with students entering ninth grade for the first time during the 2025-26 school year and in subsequent enrollment years.
| Subject | Credit Requirement |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 Units |
| Math | 4.0 Units |
| Science | 3.0 Units |
| Social Studies | 4.0 Units |
| Physical Education | 1.0 Unit |
| Health | 0.5 Unit |
| Electives | 5.5 Units |
| Local Requirements | 2.0 Units |
| Total | 24 Units |
*Credits earned prior to enrolling in high school for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Health will meet graduation requirements.
**See the New Mexico Public Education Department Graduation Requirements Beginning with Cohort 2029 flyer for additional course information.
Previous Years
The following graduation requirements are for students who entered ninth grade for the first time during the 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25 school years.
| Subject | Credit Requirement |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 Units |
| Math | 4.0 Units |
| Science | 3.0 Units |
| Social Studies | 3.5 Units |
| Physical Education | 1.0 Unit |
| Health | 0.5 Unit |
| Electives | 7 Units |
| Career Cluster, Workplace Readiness, or Language Other Than English | 1.0 Unit |
| Total | 24 Units |
*One unit must be honors, dual credit, distance learning, or AP.
***Credits earned prior to enrolling in high school for Algebra 1 and Health will meet graduation requirements.
***See the New Mexico Public Education Department Graduation Requirements Beginning with Cohort 2028 flyer for additional course information.