The 1986-87 graduating classes of public high schools in New Jersey were the third set of classes that had to satisfy the state's High School Graduation Requirements Law (Chapter 241). Data reported by the districts are summarized, although no individual district data are presented. The statewide graduation requirements include: (1) passing a ninth grade-level statewide test in reading, writing, and computation; (2) complete a program of required courses in communication, computation, social studies, history, natural or physical science, physical education, health, safety, art, and career exploration or development; (3) accumulation of at least 92 credits; and (4) adherence to local district attendance and other requirements. Any student starting grade 12 who does not meet the testing requirement receives a comprehensive assessment of basic skills proficiency, known as a Special Review Assessment (SRA). Data for the 1986-87 graduating class are reported for regular students, handicapped students, and students with limited proficiency in English for the entire state including urban and non-urban districts. Data include numbers of students awarded and denied diplomas, with details on reasons for denial, and numbers of students who were administered the SRA. Of 76,575 students enrolled in grade 12 as of June 1987, 74,316 were awarded diplomas. Nine data tables are provided. The form used by local districts to report data mandated by the graduation law is appended. (TJH)