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Before graduating from a California high school, students must complete a minimum of 13 state-mandated courses, including three years of English, two years of math and two years of science. Students in California are tested on English language arts and mathematics using the Smarter Balanced assessments, and they also must take the California Science Test. Learn more by visiting the California Department of Education’s website.
