To be eligible for a diploma from WCHS, a student must complete the course of studies prescribed by the WCHS Board of Trustees. Students must successfully complete 129 credits.

Students need to take a minimum course load of 32.5 credits each academic year. Most full-year courses are worth 5 credits each; most semester courses are worth 2.5 credits each. A minimum of 2.5 credits from a Virtual High School course and Fine Arts must be completed during the four years attending WCHS.