To graduate high school in the state of California, one would need:

  –Three years of English

  -Two years of Mathematics, including one year of Algebra

  -Two years of science, biological and physical science

  -Three years of social studies/history

  -One year of foreign language or art

  -Two years of physical education

  -Completion of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  – 230 credits

That’s to graduate high school at the lowest requirements. Use this if you plan to work after high school. If you plan to go to a four year college, then you will need:

  -Four years of English

  -Three years of Mathematics, four recommended

  -Three years of social studies/history

  -Two years of science with lab required, three recommended

  -Two years in same language, three recommended

  -One year of visual and performing arts

  -One year of electives

Those are the UC requirements for freshman.  A general rule of thumb is to do the absolute best you can do.

Information available courtesy of the California Department of Education <http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/hsgrgen.asp>