Missoula County Public Schools requires students earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate in the following courses:

• 4 credits of English language arts;
• 3 credits of mathematics;
• 2.5 credits of social studies (includes one year of American History, one year of US Govt., and one semester of social science elective);
• 2 credits of science (includes one year of earth & space science and one year of biological science);
• 2 credits of health enhancement;
• 1 credit of arts (music, drama or visual arts);
• 1 credit of vocational/technical education;
• 8.5 credits of elective coursework

State of Montana Graduation Requirements 

A school district can establish its own requirements for graduation.  The minimum graduation requirements are established by the Montana Board of Public Education and are found in ARM 10.55.905.   A student has to complete a minimum of 20 credits in order to receive a Montana high school diploma with 13 credits in the following courses:

• 4 credits of English language arts;
• 2 credits of mathematics;
• 2 credits of social studies;
• 2 credits of science;
• 1 credits of health enhancement, with ½ credit each year for two years;
• 1 credit of arts;
• 1 credit of career & technical education;