Southwestern Heights High School requires 25 credits to graduate.  Of those 25 credits, 16 are required classes. They are as follows:
4 units of English
3 units of Mathematics
3 units of Science
1 unit of Health and Physical Education (Freshmen year)
1 unit of American Government/International Relations (Senior year)
1 unit of American History (Junior year)
1 unit of World Studies (Sophomore year)
1 unit of Fine Arts (Band, Choir, or Art)
¼ each of Ag Explorations, Communications, Life Skills, and Orientation (total of 1 unit)


9 electives