Honors Diplomas

What are Honors Diplomas?

High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation requirements through an honors diploma. Students challenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences.

Ohio students have the opportunity to choose to pursue one of six honors diplomas:

1.    Academic Honors Diploma

2.    International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma

3.    Career Tech Honors Diploma

4.    STEM Honors Diploma

5.    Arts Honors Diploma*

6.    Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma 

*includes dance, drama/theatre, music and visual art.

What is new for students in classes of 2017-2020?

These students may choose to pursue the Academic, International Baccalaureate or Career Tech honors diploma under the previously established criteria or the revised criteria. They also may choose to pursue the STEM, Arts, or Social Science and Civic Engagement honors diploma.

What is new for students in classes of 2021 and beyond?

Students in the class of 2021 and beyond must meet the revised criteria to earn an honors diploma.