Getting Into a UC or Cal State Requires These Classes. Almost Half Of Students Don’t Take Them.
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In California, nearly half of high school students don't take the required classes to enroll in the University of California or California State University systems. Low-income, Black, and Latino students have among the lowest class-completion rates, with 54% of high school students passing the minimally needed classes to enroll as freshmen.
California high school students face challenges in taking required classes for university enrollment. The University of California and California State University systems require students to earn a C or better in a suite of courses, known as the A-G requirements. Only 54% of high school students pass these classes, with low-income, Black, and Latino students having lower completion rates. English learners and students with disabilities also have low rates, but numbers have climbed slightly in recent years. Some schools may not offer the needed courses or students may not enroll in them. Ideally, all students should be enrolled in A-G courses to guarantee the option of enrolling in a four-year university after high school. A Compton high school achieved a high A-G completion rate of 96% through key decisions made by the district and school's principal.
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