Hong Life CalculatorsHow the general average is calculated
- For each semester, add the final grades of all learning areas and divide by the number of learning areas.
- For an overall figure, average all final grades (or the semester averages, if your school does it that way).
- Example: Grade 11 first semester 92, 94, 90, 95, 93, 91, 96, 92 → 743 ÷ 8 = 92.875.
Grading changes from SY 2026–2027
DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026 (issued 4 June 2026) phases out grade transmutation: in SY 2026–2027 an adjusted transmutation table applies, and from SY 2027–2028 raw scores become final grades for Grades 4–12. Your final grades on the report card already include whatever rule applied in that school year.
Where the GWA is used
| Programme | GWA requirement |
|---|---|
| Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship – Higher Education track | Top 5 of graduating class or at least 95% GWA |
| Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship – TVET Diploma track | At least 90% GWA |
FAQ
Is the general average rounded?
Schools follow DepEd rules for the report card; this calculator shows decimals so you can see exactly where you stand.
Which semesters count for scholarships?
It depends on the programme’s call for applications. The Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship asks for the SHS GWA (or equivalent); check the requirements published by your CHED regional office.
What does “top 5 of the graduating class” mean for the 95% rule?
For the Higher Education track you qualify through either route: being in the top 5 of your graduating class, or having a GWA of at least 95%.
Sources (checked 10 November 2026): CHED Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2026 – Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program guidelines/FAQ (CHED Caraga); news reports on DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026 (Philstar, 22 June 2026). Estimate, not an official result.