Graduation Requirements

To qualify for graduation from Webster Groves High School, a student must earn at least 24 credits in grades 9 through 12.  Specifically, the student's educational program must include the minimum graduation requirements as established by the Missouri State Board of Education and the Webster Groves School District Board of Education.  Those minimum requirements are as follows:

Subject Credits Special Notes
Communication Arts 4 includes English, speech, and journalism
Social Studies 3 .5 credit in U.S. Government and 1.0 credit in U.S. History are required
Mathematics 3
Science 3 1.0 credit in biology and 1.0 credit in physical science are required
Fine Art 1 includes music, art, and drama
Practical Arts 1.5

includes business, family and consumer science and industrial tech; .5 credits must be earned in computer technology

Physical Education 1.5 .5 credits in health and 1.0 credits in P.E. required
Personal Finance* .5 may be taken for practical art or social studies credit
Elective 6.5
Total Credit 24.0