Lompoc Unified School District

High School Graduation and College Admissions Requirements

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)