The minimum number of credits required for graduation beginning with the Class of 2014 is 28. Notre Dame High School meets all requirements of the North Central Accrediting Association, the State of Missouri as well as the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Notre Dame also offers 27 honors classes as well as college credit classes through St. Louis University's 1818 program.
Breakdown of Required Credits:
| 4 credits Religion |
1.5 credits Visual and Performing Arts |
4 credits English
|
1.5 credits Practical Arts
(Technology/ Personal Finance) |
| 3 credits Mathematics |
1 credit Physical Education |
| 3 credits Science |
.5 credits Health |
| 3 credits Social Studies |
1 credit Class Seminars |
| 2 credits World Language |
3.25 credits Electives |
TOTAL: 28 credits