New Mexico’s graduation requirements are necessary for students to earn a Diploma of Excellence and provide students with strong preparation for college and career readiness. Currently, far too many students drop out or graduate from high school without the knowledge and skills required for success in the 21st century workplace and/or post-secondary education, closing doors, and limiting future options.
Dropping out of high school is no longer a viable option. High school dropouts in New Mexico face a 11.7 percent unemployment rate and earn an average annual income of $22,117 (source). Nearly every good job requires some certification, license, apprenticeship, associate degree, or other advanced credential.
Please see our Graduation FAQs for commonly asked questions and answers, or contact the CCRB staff.
Graduation Requirements in Statute and Rule
- 22-13-1.1 Graduation Requirements
- 6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation
- 22-2C.4 Statewide Assessment
Graduation Documents
Graduation Year |
Graduation Requirements |
Additional Resources |
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2029 |
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2028 |
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2027 |
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2026 |
High School Graduation Requirements Guidance | |
2025 |
High School Graduation Requirements Guidance | |
2024 |
Course Requirements | |
2023 |
Course Requirements | |
2022 |
Course Requirements | |
2021 |
Course Requirements |
Resources
Fourth Math Credit Options SY22-23
Industry Recognized Credentials
Programs of Study by Content Area
Programs of Study Required Coursework
Local Demonstration of Competency Form
Accountability Bureau’s Graduation Data page
Contacts
| Question Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| General Inquiries | PED Help Desk Phone: 505-827-5800 Customer Service Inquiry Form |
| Graduation Requirements | Email: grad.questions@ped.nm.gov |
| Alternative Assessments and Passing Scores | Email: ped.assessment@ped.nm.gov |
| Assessment Requirements | Assessment Bureau Phone: 505-250-3175 Email: PED.Assessment@ped.nm.gov |
| Course Requirements | Judy Cruz, Education Administrator, College & Career Readiness Bureau Phone: 505-629-8120 Email: Judith.cruz@ped.nm.gov |
| Graduation Rates and Calculations | Alexis Alvarez, Chief Statistician, Research, Evaluation, and Accountability Phone: 505-827-6595 Email: alexis.alvarez@ped.nm.gov |
| Behavioral Health | Leslie Kelly, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Safe and Healthy Schools Bureau Phone: 505-819-9676 Leslie.Kelly@ped.nm.gov |
| Physical Education | Ashley Garcia, Medicaid/Health Services Coordinator, Safe and Healthy Schools Bureau Phone: 505-690-3842 Ashley.Garcia@ped.nm.gov |
Waivers and Forms
| Waiver or Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Alternate Credit Approval Request | For approval of elective courses for credit according to NMAC 6.29.1.9 |
| Alternate Credit Approval Request for ESL Course | For approval of ESL courses for credit according to NMAC 6.29.1.9 |
| Graduation Waiver Request | To apply for graduation status for students meeting graduation requirements through non-traditional means. |
| Physical Education Waiver Request | For exemption from the physical education graduation requirement due to medical reasons. |
| Request to Exceed Maximum Number of SWD in Graduation Programs | To identify the overage of students with disabilities (SWD) meeting graduation requirements in the career and ability program of studies. |