Honduras Grading Scale for schools
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Its official percentage key sets 70 a 80 as the lowest passing band. Grading rules are set nationally by the Secretaría de Educación.
This page explains how Honduran grades are set and reported, and offers guidance for teachers working with students from Honduras. It also describes related grading systems and the sources used to verify the information.
The Honduran grading scale: 91 a 100 to 0 a 35
The Honduran percentage performance scale runs from 91 a 100, the best grade, to 0 a 35, the worst. The lowest passing grade is 70 a 80, and 70% is the passing threshold: 0 a 69 is failing, while 70 a 100 is passing.
| Grade | Native label | Meaning | Passing | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 a 100 | Avanzado | Advanced | Yes | 91 to 100% |
| 81 a 90 | Muy Satisfactorio | Very satisfactory | Yes | 81 to 90% |
| 70 a 80 | Satisfactorio | Satisfactory | Yes | 70 to 80% |
| 36 a 69 | Necesita mejorar | Needs improvement | No | 36 to 69% |
| 0 a 35 | Insuficiente | Insufficient | No | 0 to 35% |
Percent bands are set by the authority. The Dirección General de Evaluación de la Calidad Educativa publishes the percentage categories and ranges.
0 a 69 is Reprobado (failing); 70 a 100 is Aprobado (passing). The minimum passing percentage is 70%.
The scale’s percentages are an official key. For Educación Básica and Educación Media, assessment and promotion use four performance levels (se.gob.hn).
Compared with related systems
Honduras
3 of 5 grades pass
Argentina
5 of 6 grades pass
Bahamas
No pass mark
Afghanistan
4 of 5 grades pass
Who sets Honduran grades and how they are reported
The Secretaría de Educación sets grading rules nationally for students in public and private schools. Its learning-assessment guidelines were published through ministerial agreements 277 and 281 of 2020 (se.gob.hn).
The authority also has an evaluation-guidelines agreement, Acuerdo Ministerial No. 1796-SE-2017, published on 6 de enero del 2018 (se.gob.hn).
Teaching students from Honduras
Ask students to bring their report cards, marking keys and transcripts. Check the grading key on each document, and record the grades in your gradebook using the key shown.
Set the scale up once in a gradebook so every report card and transcript you produce uses the same key.
Related grading systems
- Argentina6-step numeric scale, 10 is best; passing grade 6 (Suficiente)
- Bahamas7-step letter-grade scale, A is best; passing grade No pass mark
- Afghanistan5-step points scale, 90-100 is best; passing grade 40-54 (D)
- Algeria6-step points scale, 18.00-20.00 is best; passing grade 10.00-11.99 (Passable)
- Belize5-step letter-grade scale, A is best; passing grade No pass mark
- Botswana10-step grading scale, A* is best; passing grade No pass mark
Sources and verification
- [1]se.gob.hn. Secretaría de Educación. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. Official source
- [2]se.gob.hn. Secretaría de Educación. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. Official source
- [3]se.gob.hn. epública de Honduras Secretaría de Educación Sub-Secretaría de Asuntos Técnico PedagógicosDirección General de Evaluación de la Calidad de la Educación. pdf. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. Official source
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Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in Honduras?
In Honduras, 70% is the minimum passing grade: grades from 70 to 100 are Aprobado, while 0 to 69 are Reprobado. The lowest passing band is 70 a 80, Satisfactorio.
Do schools in Honduras use percentages for grades?
Yes. Honduras uses an official percentage performance scale, with bands from 0 a 35 through 91 a 100.
Is a 70 a 80 a good grade in Honduras?
A grade of 70 is in the Satisfactorio band and is passing. An 80 is also Satisfactorio and passing; the band runs from 70 a 80.
