How GPA Is Calculated
To calculate a student’s GPA, use the following formula:
Cumulative GPA = Sum of GPA Points Earned ÷ Sum of GPA Weights
GPA Points Earned are determined by the GPA Value * GPA Weight (see the following tables).
GPA Weight equals the number of credits attempted, if the score should be counted in GPA. If a score should not be counted in GPA, the GPA weight will be zero.
This method aligns with standard practices used across U.S. high schools and colleges.
For official guidance, refer to NC State Board of Education Policy GRAD-009.
One-Credit Courses
Most high school courses are worth 1 credit and count in GPA, meaning the GPA Weight is 1. Use the chart below to determine GPA points earned based on the score:
| Final Score | GPA Value | GPA Points Earned (Value * Weight) |
|---|---|---|
| 90–100 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 80–89 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 70–79 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 60–69 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 0–59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Two-Credit Courses
Some courses (like certain CTE classes) are worth 2 credits and count in GPA. These have a GPA Weight of 2. Use the chart below to determine GPA points earned based on the score:
| Final Score | GPA Value | GPA Points Earned (Value * Weight) |
|---|---|---|
| 90–100 | 4.00 | 8.00 |
| 80–89 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| 70–79 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| 60–69 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| 0–59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Courses worth other values
Although rare, courses can be worth credit values other than 1 or 2. If they should be included in GPA, set the GPA Weight equivalent to the number of credits a course is worth.
🚫 Courses That Do Not Count Toward GPA
Any course that should be excluded from GPA calculations will have the GPA Weight of 0. Some examples are:
Middle School Courses for High School credit
Credit Recovery (XR)
Pass/Fail (P/F) courses
Courses marked AUD, CDM, WP, or WF
🧮 Sample GPA Calculation
| Course | Credits Attempted | GPA Weight | Score | GPA Value | GPA Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 92 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Course 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 86 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Course 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 78 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Course 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 98 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Course 5 (CR) | 1.0 | 0.0 | P | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Sum of GPA Points Earned: 13.0
Sum of GPA Weights: 4.5
✅ Final GPA:
13.0 ÷ 4.5 = 2.889
Location of Fields in Transcript Record
Student Information > General > Transcript
For more detailed information, please see the GPA Calculations in Campus | Infinite Campus article.
