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Graduation Requirements

Ventura Unified School District High School Graduation Requirements 

All 12th Grade Students must complete the FAFSA, CA Dream Act (or complete an opt-out form)

 

Graduation Requirements
High School Subject Area Course Requirements for High School Graduation Credits

English Language Arts

Four courses

40

Mathematics

Three courses *including at least one year of Math 1 or higher

30

Science

Two courses *including biological and physical sciences

20

History - Social Science

Four courses (three years) including

  • United States History and Geography (ESJS*)
  • World History and Geography
  • American Government/Civics (one-semester)
  • Economics (one-semester)

30

Arts/CTE/World Language

Two courses

20

College & Career Seminar

One-semester course

5

Health

One-semester course

5

Physical Education

Two courses (or fulfilled through athletics/sports)

20

Ethnic & Social Justice Studies (begins Class of 2025)

One course (may be fulfilled in multiple ways)

*US History fulfills this requirement

(10)

Non-departmental/Electives

Six year-long courses or a combination of year-long and semester courses

60

TOTAL CREDITS:

230