Graduation Requirements
High School Courses and Requirements
South Carolina Board of Education (SBE) Regulation 43-234 lists requirements for public high school students to graduate with a South Carolina High School Diploma.
Once legislative approval is granted to amend Regulation No. 43-234 DEFINED PROGRAM, GRADES 9–12 AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, the graduation requirements beginning with the entering freshman class of 2023–24 will be as follows:
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| U.S. History | 1 |
| Economics | .5 |
| Government | .5 |
| Other Social Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Sciences | 3 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Physical Education or JROTC or Marching Band with PE | 1 |
| World Language or Career and Technology Elective | 1 |
| Personal Finance | .5 |
| Electives | 6.5 |
| Total | 24 |
For a complete explanation of all graduation requirements, provisions for granting high school credit and dual credit, please refer to SBE Regulation 43-234: Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements.
Additional Resources & Information
SBE Regulation 43-234: Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements
Entering sophomore, junior, and senior classes of 2023–24 requirements remain as follows:
The 24 units required for graduation are distributed as follows:
English/Language Arts: 4 units
Math: 4 units
U.S. History and Constitution: 1 unit
Economics (1/2 unit) & U.S. Government (1/2 unit): 1 unit
Other Social Studies: 1 unit
Natural Science: 3 units
Computer Science: 1 unit
Physical Education or JROTC: 1 unit
Electives: 7 units
* Foreign Language or Career & Technology Education: 1 unit
*For students in a college preparatory course of study, one additional unit must be earned in a foreign language.
*For students in a vocational course of study designed to enter the work force, one additional vocational unit must be earned.
South Carolina Department of Education Graduation Requirements