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High School Graduation and College Admissions Requirements

  • Cabrillo High School

  • Lompoc High School

  • Maple High School

LUSD High School Graduation Requirements 

To graduate, students must complete 230 high school credits. 230 Credits Total (including the required courses listed below)

A - Social Science - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • World History
  • US History
  • American Government/Economics 

B - English - 4 courses (40 credits) 

A new graduation requirement starting with the class of 2029 is an Ethnic Studies course. LUSD is embedding this requirement into English 9 courses, beginning in the fall semester of 2025. 

Mathematics - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • Three different levels, including Math 1

Science - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • Physical Science - 1 year
  • Life Science - 1 year 
  • Physical or Life Science - 1 additional year 

Language (other than English) or Visual & Performing Arts or Career Technical Education - 1 course (10 credits) 

Physical Education - 2 courses (20 credits)

  • Mandatory in Grade 9 

4-Year College Admissions Requirements (A-G)

A-G requirements are 15 year-long college preparatory courses established by the University of California (UC). Students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). Each high school has a list of approved courses. 230 Credits Total (including the required courses listed below)

A - Social Science - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • World History
  • US History
  • American Government/Economics 

B - English - 4 courses (40 credits) 

A new graduation requirement starting with the class of 2029 is an Ethnic Studies course. LUSD is embedding this requirement into English 9 courses, beginning in the fall semester of 2025. 

C - Mathematics - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 Statistics or Pre-Calculus

D - Lab Science - 3 courses (30 credits) 

  • Physical Science - 1 year
  • Life Science - 1 year 
  • Physical or Life Science - 1 additional year 

E - Language Other than English - 2 courses (20 credits) 

F - Visual and Performing Arts - 1 course (10 credits) 

G - College Prep Elective - 1 course (10 units)