CIP 53 High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

An instructional program that defines the prescribed minimum requirements specified by a state, province, or other jurisdiction for completion of, and graduation from an undifferentiated regular secondary school program representing 12 academic years of schooling intended for school-age students. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by a state, province, or other jurisdiction, for completion of, and graduation from, a secondary school program of academic subject matter designed to meet typical college and university entrance requirements. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by a state, province, or other jurisdiction, for high school/secondary school graduation in a vocational program -- together with other required subject matter, and that may prepare individuals for specific occupations or direct labor market entry. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by a state, province, or other jurisdiction for high school/secondary school graduation in an academic or vocational program at a prescribed level of outstanding scholastic performance, or via meeting special requirements beyond the minimum. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by a state, province, or other jurisdiction for the completion of, and graduation from a secondary school program of academic subject matter offered for adult learners outside of the regular secondary school program. This does not include adult compensatory education programs resulting in completion of a high school equivalency certificate or diploma. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

Any high school/secondary diploma program not listed above, such as diplomas awarded to special education students for completion of an individualized education plan (IEP). This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the requirements for meeting the minimum high school/secondary completion requirements specified by a U.S. state or other jurisdiction, for adult learners who did not complete secondary school. Includes undertaking a specified program of studies and obtaining a prescribed passing score on the General Educational Development Test (GED) or provincial examinations. These awards represent the legally recognized equivalent of secondary school graduation. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the content requirements for meeting specified performance standards in various secondary school studies that does not represent completion of and graduation from secondary school, as prescribed by a U.S. state or other jurisdiction. Includes such requirements as passing a state- or province-mandated academic achievement test and completing other specified requirements for subject-matter competence. These awards may be given for partial completion of secondary school or for achieving a specified high level of concentration and/or performance in certain subjects, and may be awarded independently or in conjunction with a high school/secondary diploma. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

An instructional program that defines the requirements for meeting specified goals pertaining to an Individual Educational Program established by a local school system under the authority of a state or other jurisdiction. Specific content varies by student and may or may not equal a regular high school/secondary school program. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.

Any certificate program at the high school/secondary instructional level not listed above. This CIP code is not valid for IPEDS reporting.