Graduation Options

Following is a link to the White Pine County School District and Nevada graduation requirements for a standard or advanced diploma.  A total of 23 credits are required for a standard diploma and a total of 24 credits are required for an advanced diploma.

Additional Information:

A Career and Technical Education endorsement can be obtained by completing  the terminal course in any CTE program, as well as earning at least a 3.0 GPA within that CTE program and passing the required state assessments.

WPHS graduates are also required to complete 10 hours of community service, as well as senior achievement and a senior presentation.

Students are eligible to enroll in dual credit college classes as sophomores. Prior permission must be obtained from the principal or counselor. Dual credit courses count as high school credit at the rate of 3 college credits equal one half high school credit. Students wishing to replace required high school courses must take the full sequence of college courses. (For example, to replace British Literature, seniors must take English 101 and 102.) See the Course Catalog for a list of dual approved courses and other details.