CA state 高中毕业requirements

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To graduate high school in California, students must fulfill both state and local graduation requirements. This typically involves earning a minimum of 220 credits, completing specific courses, and passing standardized tests. 

 

State Requirements: 

• Science: 2 years (including Biology and Physical Science) (20 credits) 
   

• Social Science: 3 years (including U.S. History and Geography, World History, Culture and Geography, and one semester each of American Government and Economics) (30 credits) 
   

• Physical Education: 2 years (20 credits) 
   

• Visual and Performing Arts, Foreign Language, or Career Technical Education: 1 year (10 credits) 
   

• Electives: Enough to reach the minimum 220 credits (70 credits) 
   

• English: 3 years (40 credits) 
   
• Mathematics: 2 years (including Algebra I) (20 credits) 
   

Local Requirements: 

• Individual school districts may set additional requirements beyond the state minimums, such as specific courses or higher credit requirements. 

• Students should check their school or district website for specific local requirements. 
   

Other requirements: 

• Passing the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) in English Language Arts and Mathematics is also required for graduation. 
   

• Students must also earn a minimum GPA, usually a 2.0, to graduate.