Powered by Grafix Web Works © 2012 - Saint Mary’s Catholic High School 2525 North Third Street - Phoenix, AZ  85004 - Phone: (602) 251-2500 calendar | parents | alumni | faculty College Requirements College Recommending Grades: Since more than 95% of Saint Mary's graduates continue their education after high school, it is important to note that there is a difference between a passing grade and a "college recommending grade."  A final grade of at least "B" is considered a college recommending grade. Students planning to enroll in a four-year college should use electives to meet the requirements for admission to the college or university of their choice. Listed below are the admissions requirements for the three Arizona public universities. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Students should contact an Academic Advisor for information about requirements for admittance to four- year colleges and universities. The three Arizona public universities require the following sixteen core courses: • Four years of English • Four years of Mathematics beginning with Algebra 1-2 • Three years of Lab Science • Two years of Social Studies • Two years of the same World Language • One year of Fine Arts