Minimum High School Graduation Requirements for Irvine Unified School District
Graduation will be authorized by the Board of Education and a diploma will be granted to all students who have earned a minimum of 215 semester units of credit during grades 9-12 and meet Irvine Unified School District diploma requirements.
| Subject Area | Class of 2026 and Before - Credits | Class of 2027 and Beyond - Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 20 (10 credits MUST include Math 1) | 30 (Including Math 1 and 2) |
| Science | 20 | 30 |
| World History | 10 | 10 |
| US History | 10 | 10 |
| Government (Political Science) | 5 | 5 |
| Economics | 5 | 5 |
| Any combination of World Languages or Visual & Performing Arts or Career Technical Education | 10 | 10 |
| Physical Education | 20 | 20 |
| Health | 5 | 5 |
| Electives | 70 | 60 |
| TOTAL | 215 | 225 |