Academic Paths
Explore state-specific academic requirements and plan your high school course sequence to meet graduation standards and college preparation goals.
Washington: High School Academic Paths
Washington
Subject Areas
Social Studies
3 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
3 unitsHealth
0.5 unitsCareer Preparation
1 unitArts
2 unitsFitness
1.5 unitsWorld Languages or CTE
2 units
Source:
Washington State Board of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Social Studies.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Social Studies
1 Unit Social Studies
1 Unit Social Studies
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Social Studies
Year 2
1 Unit Social Studies
Year 3
1 Unit Social Studies
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025