CREDITS REQUIRED FOR PROMOTION
The following number of credits needs to be earned in order to promote to the next grade level. For example, in order to be considered a sophomore (grade 10), the student needs to have earned 55 credits by the end of the summer before the sophomore year.
Freshman (Grade 9)=0-54 credits
Sophomore (Grade 10)=55-109 credits
Junior (Grade 11)=110-169 credits
Senior (Grade 12)=170-230 credits
LAUSD High School Graduation & College/University Admissions Requirements
*These are minimum requirements; more might be needed for competitive colleges
(5 Credits = 1 Semester ; 10 Credits = 1 Year)
Requirements/ Subject |
LAUSD
Graduation |
Univ. of Calif.
Minimum Eligibility |
Cal. State Univ.
Minimum Eligibility |
Private &
Out of State Colleges |
English |
40 Credits 4 yrs. English |
40 Credits 4 yrs. English |
40 Credits 4 yrs. English |
Admissions requirements will vary at each college or university.
Check the college website for specific courses.
College Prep courses are recommended. |
Social Studies |
30 Credits 1yr. World Hist. 1yr. US Hist. 1yr. Gov./Econ |
2yrs. 1yr. World Hist. 1yr. US History or Government |
2yrs. 1yr. World Hist. 1yr. US History or Government |
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Math |
20 Credits Alg1/Geo/Alg2 |
3yrs.* Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 *4th year Recommended |
3yrs. Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 |
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Science |
20 Credits 1yr. Biological 1yr. Physical |
2yrs* 1yr. Biology 1yr. Chemistry or Physics *3rd year Recommended |
2yrs. 1yr. Biology 1yr. Chemistry or Physics |
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Foreign Language |
None required |
2yrs.* of same language *3rd year Recommended |
2yrs. of same language |
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Visual or Performing Arts |
10 Credits |
1 year of same class in sequence |
1 year of same class in sequence |
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Applied Technology |
10 Credits |
None |
None |
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Electives |
70 Credits |
1 year |
1 year |
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PE |
20 Credits |
None |
None |
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Health |
5 Credits |
None |
None |
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Life Skills |
5 Credits |
None |
None |
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Total Credits |
230 Credits |
15 yrs. A-G classes |
15 yrs. A-G classes |
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Tests |
CAHSEE |
SAT I or ACT & 2 SAT II |
SAT I or ACT |
Depends on college |
GPA |
No Minimum |
3.0 min. GPA |
2.0 min. GPA |
Depends on college |
Passing Grade |
D |
C |
C |
C |
Other Factors |
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Challenging Schedule, Extracurricular Activities, Volunteering, Work, Life Challenges |
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Challenging Schedule, Extracurricular Activities, Volunteering, Work, Life Challenges |