LAUSD Graduation Requirements
To ensure all LAUSD graduates have the option to enroll directly into a university and be prepared for a career, the District has implemented a College and Career Readiness through A-G initiative. LAUSD has aligned its graduation requirements with the California State University (CSU) A-G requirements, beginning with the graduating class of 2016. Students must earn a grade of "D" or better in "A-G" courses and meet California Department of Education Requirements in addition to satisfying LAUSD additional requirements for graduation. Your high school diploma is a document that gives students the choice to transition straight into a college or into a career. Watch this video for more details.
| Subject | Requirements | Comments |
| A. History/Social Science |
1 year World History
1 year U.S. History
|
No Validation |
| B. English | 4 years | No Validation |
| C. Math | 3 years | Validation* |
| D. Laboratory Science | 2 years | Validation* |
| E. Language Other Than English | 2 years | Validation* |
| F. Visual & Performing Arts | 1 year | No Validation |
| G. College Preparatory Elective | 1 year | No Validation |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Principles of American Democracy | 1 semester | |
| Economics | 1 semester | |
| Physical Education | 2 years | |
| Health | 1 semester | |
| Total Numerical Credits | 210 | |
| Non-Course Requirements | ||
| Service Learning | ||
| Career Pathway |
Students graduating in the classes of 2016 - 2019 must pass "A-G" courses with a grade of D or better.
Semester courses earn 5 credits. Yearlong courses earn 10 credits. Exams do not earn any credits.
*Validation occurs when a student has successfully completed advanced work (earning a grade of C or better) in an area of sequential knowledge.