The goal of Hillsboro High School is to graduate students who possess the knowledge, skills and values, to be life-long learners, to contribute to our democratic society, and successfully participate in a world market place accomplished through a partnership of parents, students, educational staff, and the resources of the Hillsboro communities.

To graduate from Hillsboro High School, a student is required to earn 22.0 credits. Each semester counts one half credit.

These credits must include a minimum of:

1. Three credits of English from Eng I, Eng II, and Eng III

Four credits will be required of the class of 2012(8 sem.)

2. Two credits of Social Studies; one year must be American History and one semester American Government

3. Two credits of Science

4. Three credits of Mathematics

5. Consumer Education (1 sem.) or Adult Living (1 sem.)

6. Health (1 semester)

7. Passing 7 semesters of Physical Education (or equivalent of one course each semester of school)

8. One year chosen from: Music, Art, Foreign Language, or Vocational Education