How to Compute DepEd Senior High School GWA & Graduation Honors (With Honors Cutoffs 2026)
A definitive guide to computing your DepEd Senior High School (SHS) General Weighted Average under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015, explaining the raw score to transmuted grade formula, Form 137/138 calculation, and With Honors (90–94), With High Honors (95–97), and With Highest Honors (98–100) cutoffs.
In the Philippine basic education system governed by the Department of Education (DepEd), computing your Senior High School (SHS) General Weighted Average (GWA) and qualifying for graduation academic awards relies on standardized grading policies under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 and DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016.
This guide explains the step-by-step formula for calculating quarterly grades from raw scores, the mathematical transmutation equation, Form 137/138 general average computation, and the exact cutoffs for graduating With Honors, With High Honors, and With Highest Honors.
DepEd Senior High School Component Weighting
In Senior High School (Grades 11 and 12), quarterly grades are computed from three summative assessment components. The percentage distribution depends on your specific senior high school track and subject classification:
| Senior High School Track / Subject | Written Work (WW) | Performance Tasks (PT) | Quarterly Assessment (QA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Academic Subjects (Oral Comm, Gen Math, Earth & Life Sci) | 25% | 50% | 25% |
| Academic Track: STEM Specialized Subjects | 25% | 45% | 30% |
| Academic Track: ABM, HUMSS, GAS Specialized | 25% | 45% | 30% |
| TVL / Sports / Arts & Design Tracks | 20% | 60% | 20% |
The Raw Score to Transmuted Grade Formula
The Initial Grade (IG) represents your weighted score across the three components:
Initial Grade (IG) = (WW Weighted %) + (PT Weighted %) + (QA Weighted %)
Under official DepEd guidelines, the Initial Grade is converted into a Transmuted Grade (TG) on a scale of 60 to 100, where an Initial Grade of 60.00% maps to the minimum passing grade of 75.00. The exact mathematical formula representing the DepEd Transmutation Table is:
Transmuted Grade (TG) = floor(0.625 × Initial Grade + 37.5) (for Initial Grades ≥ 60.00%)
| Initial Grade Range (Raw %) | Transmuted Final Grade | Academic Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| 98.40 – 100.00% | 100 | Outstanding |
| 90.40 – 91.99% | 94 | Very Satisfactory |
| 84.00 – 85.59% | 90 | Very Satisfactory |
| 76.00 – 77.59% | 85 | Satisfactory |
| 60.00 – 61.59% | 75 (Minimum Passing) | Fairly Satisfactory |
| Below 60.00% | Below 75 (Failing / Did Not Meet) | Did Not Meet Expectations |
Academic Excellence Awards & Graduation Honors Cutoffs
Under DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 (Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition), academic excellence awards are conferred upon graduating Grade 12 students based on their final General Average across all learning areas:
| Award Title (English / Filipino) | Final General Average Cutoff | Special Retention Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| With Highest Honors (May Pinakamataas na Karangalan) | 98.00 – 100.00% | No final quarterly or semestral grade lower than 85 in any subject area. |
| With High Honors (May Mataas na Karangalan) | 95.00 – 97.99% | No final grade lower than 85 in any subject area. |
| With Honors (May Karangalan) | 90.00 – 94.99% | No final grade lower than 85 in any subject area. |
Step-by-Step: How to Compute Final SHS GWA (Form 137 / SF10)
- Step 1: Calculate Semester Subject Grades: Average the 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter transmuted grades for each subject: Semester Grade = (Quarter 1 Grade + Quarter 2 Grade) / 2.
- Step 2: Compute Semestral GWA: Sum all semestral subject grades and divide by the total number of subjects taken in that semester.
- Step 3: Compute Cumulative Grade 11 & 12 GWA: Sum the final grades of all completed semesters and divide by total semesters to establish your high school general average for college entrance exams.
How High School GWA Impacts College Admissions & Scholarships
Your SHS GWA directly determines your admission chances across top state and private universities:
- UPCAT UPG Score: High school grades (Grades 8 to 11) account for 40% of your UPCAT University Predicted Grade (UPG).
- PUPCET Eligibility: Requires a minimum Grade 11 GWA of 82.00% under PUPCET Quota Rules.
- DOST & SM Scholarships: Requires competitive averages (83% for DOST; 92% for SM Foundation).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the final graduation general average rounded off?
For official transcript (SF10) records, general averages are reported with two decimal places (e.g., 94.48). However, for diploma and certificate award classification, the general average must strictly meet the 90.00 threshold without upward rounding.
2. What happens if my general average is 91.00 but I have an 84 in General Mathematics?
Under DepEd Order 36 s. 2016, a student must have no final grade lower than 85 in any subject area to be eligible for academic honors. An 84 in any subject disqualifies an applicant from receiving the "With Honors" designation.
3. How do I convert my DepEd percentage grade to college GWA?
A DepEd grade of 97–100% transmutates to 1.00; 94–96% is 1.25; 91–93% is 1.50; 88–90% is 1.75; 85–87% is 2.00; and 75% is 3.00. Use our interactive DepEd Grade Calculator to calculate your weighted standing.