Comparison of
High School Requirements and College Entrance Requirements
For the Class of 2006

High School Subject Area
SFUSD High School Graduation Requirement
California State University (CSU) Required Courses
University of California (UC) Required Courses
Social Studies
3 years
2 years
a. 2 years
English
4 years
4 years
b. 4 years
Mathematics
2 years*
3 years*
c. 3 years* (4 years recommended)
Science
2 year (1 biological + 1 physical)
2 year lab science
e. 2 years (3 years recommended)
Foreign Language
1 year
2 years
1 year
Visual/Performing
1 year
1 years
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Physical Education or ROTC or Dance
1 years
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f. 1 year additional college prep electives **
Other Graduation Requirements
1 year CP Math or Science, Driver Education, Health Education, College and Career Planning (plus 60 elective credits) 230 Total credits required **
1 year additional college prep electives **
SAT or ACT and SAT II (3 achievements tests)
Testing
Pass all proficiency tests: math, reading, composition, swimming
SAT or ACT

* College Prep Math: Algebra, Geometry, IMP, Intermediate Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, or Calculus
** For UC and CSU college prep electives must be chosen from at least two fields: history, English, advanced math, lab science, foreign language, fine arts
*** Some alternative high schools require more than 230 credits for graduation

Source: High School-College-Career Handbook. SFUSD Pupil Services Department.