To graduate high school in South Carolina, a student must earn a total of 24 credits. These credits must be distributed across specific subject areas as outlined by the state requirements:
- English/Language Arts: 4 units
- Mathematics: 4 units
- Science: 3 units
- U.S. History and Constitution: 1 unit
- Government and Economics: 1 unit (0.5 for Government and 0.5 for Economics)
- Additional Social Studies: 1 unit
- Physical Education, JROTC, or Marching Band with PE: 1 unit
- Computer Science: 1 unit
- Foreign Language or Career and Technical Education: 1 unit
- Personal Finance: 0.5 unit
- Electives (including Health, among others): remaining credits to total 24 units
These requirements ensure a balanced preparation across core academics, social studies, physical education, technology, and electives.
