High School Diploma and Additional Credits

Earn More Than a Piece of paper, Acquire Peace of Mind.

It’s never too late to earn your high school diploma. This flexible, self-paced program allows you to take courses and earn credits during the day or at night. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official OCPS High School Diploma. Thousands of students have earned diplomas this way. You can too!

Take this program if you:

  • Are 16 years of age or older and have withdrawn from high school.
  • Need a flexible, no cost solution for earning your high school diploma.
  • Would like a strong academic foundation before starting a career or technical program at one of the Tech Centers.

Adult High School Credit

The Adult High School Credit program is a course of study leading to the completion of credits and passing of state mandated assessment (FCAT) necessary to qualify for a high school diploma. Except as provided elsewhere by law the graduation standards for adult shall be the same as those for secondary students.

High school seniors, with credit deficiencies, may enroll on a referral from their senior high counselors.

Requirements for an Adult High School Diploma:

  • Language Arts 4 Credits
  • Mathematics 3 Credits
  • Social Studies 3 Credits
  • Science 3 Credits
  • Life Management Skills 1/2 Credit
  • Practical Arts/Performing Arts 1 Credit
  • Electives 9 1/2 Credits
  • TOTAL: 24 Credits

Locations: All Tech Centers, Adult and Community Education Centers
Program Cost: None
Click here for class times and schedules.

For more information about the Orange County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Adult High School Credit program and earning your High School Diploma, call 407-317-3200, extension 3212.

OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement

The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor responsible for compliance is Catherine Van Kirk; the Section 504 Supervisor responsible for compliance is Harriet Brown, Esq.; and the Title IX Supervisor responsible for compliance is Kevin Demer. Each may be contacted at the Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (407.317.3200).

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