California high school students need to complete a total of 220 credits in order to graduate in 2022. These credits are typically earned over the course of four years, with students taking a variety of courses in subjects such as English, math, science, social studies, and electives.
Specifically, the breakdown of credits required for graduation in California is as follows:
- 40 credits in English
- 30 credits in math, including Algebra 1 and higher
- 20 credits in science, including biological and physical sciences
- 30 credits in social studies, including U.S. history, world history, and government
- 10 credits in visual or performing arts and/or foreign language
- 70 credits in electives
It's important for students to work closely with their guidance counselors to ensure they are on track to meet these credit requirements and to discuss any individual circumstances or exceptions that may apply.