High School Transcripts

Official Transcripts

OSPI does not store students' transcripts, diplomas, or educational history files.

Contact the last school or district attended to obtain these records. Contact information is available in the Education Directory.

Transcript Development & Frequently Asked Questions

OSPI, the Washington Student Achievement Council, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board are authorized by WAC 392-415 to:

• Establish standardized criteria for high school transcripts issued by all common school districts; and
• Establish definitions for credits, hours, and marking system so that common school district high school transcripts are standardized.

Current Year FAQ's

• High School Transcript FAQs 2024-25 (July 2025)

Transcript Developer

• High School Transcript Developer User Guide for Students With Graduation Requirements Years of 2020 and Beyond (Updated February 2020)

Previous Years FAQs

High School Transcript FAQs 2023-24 (May 2024)

High School Transcript FAQs 2022-23 (June 2023)

High School Transcript FAQs 2021-22 (July 2022)

High School Transcript FAQs 2020-21 (Updated November 2021)

High School Transcript FAQs 2019-20 (Updated February 2020)

Previous Years Transcript Developer 

• Transcript Developer User Guide Special Edition (Updated June 2021)
• Transcript Developer User Guide Special Version Covid-19 (Updated August 2020)
• High School Transcript Developer User Guide for Students With Graduation Requirements Years Prior to 2020 (Updated February 2020)
• The Washington State Board of Education

Resources 

• The mission of the State Board of Education is to lead the development of state policy, provide system oversight, and advocate for student success. Minimum College Admission Standards
• The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is required by state law to establish minimum college admission standards for use by all of Washington's public baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities). Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
• Questions and answers on report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities attending public elementary and secondary schools. Washington State Archives
• View the Records Retention Schedule for School Districts and Educational Service Districts. Search Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Search Revised Code of Washington (RCW