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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.
