MCAS Graduation Requirements

Classes of 2024 and 2025

SUBJECT

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

 ELA Earn a score of 472 or higher   Earn a score of 455–471
and
Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan
MATH Earn a score of 486 or higher   Earn a score of 469–485
and
Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan

STE Earn a score of 220 or higher on legacy Chemistry or Technology/Engineering, or the interim passing standard for next-generation Biology or Introductory Physics   Not applicable (only one option for STE)
     


 
Classes of 2026 - 2030

SUBJECT

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

 ELA Earn a score of 486 or higher   Earn a score of 470–485
and Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP; not required to take an MCAS retest or file an appeal); see note on EPPs below
MATH Earn a score of 486 or higher  Earn a score of 470–485 and Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP; not required to take an MCAS retest or file
an appeal)
 
STE Earn a score of 470 or higher on one of the MCAS STE tests   Not applicable (only one option for STE)
     


Class of 2031 and Beyond

SUBJECT

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

 ELA  Earn a score of 500 or higher  Earn a score of 470–499 and Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP; not required to take an MCAS retest or file an appeal)
MATH Earn a score of 500 or higher  Earn a score of 470–499
and Fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP; not required to take an MCAS retest or file an appeal)
 
STE Earn a score of 470 or higher on one of the MCAS STE tests   Not applicable (only one option for STE)
     

 


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