St. James High School students have the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of Advanced Placement course offerings in nearly every subject area. These are rigorous, college-level courses that will prepare students for success at the post-secondary level. Students who successfully pass cumulative AP exams in the spring may be eligible for credit from participating colleges and universities. Be sure to work with your counselor and college admissions office to determine how AP exams will count!

St. James also offers the opportunity to earn the prestigious Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. For more information, be sure to review the section on AP Capstone.

Students at St. James High School have several outlets to pursue learning  opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This wide variety of courses are offered at the college-preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement levels. These high-interest subjects will help prepare students for additional study or employment after high school.

Under a district-led initiative, St. James is also able to offer students rigorous STEM coursework through Project Lead the Way. PLTW classes create an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive in college and the workplace. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) at St. James provides all students with opportunities to explore and enhance possibilities for future education and employment. A CTE major consists of three or four required units of study in the area of concentration, plus complimentary electives.  In order to complete a major, it is recommended that students take one higher level course within the major. Students who complete required units in the specified area obtain completer status and may qualify for advanced standing when pursuing education beyond high school. For more information on specific majors within each cluster, see the school's CTE course descriptions Students are also encouraged to discuss course offerings and selection with their guidance counselor and CTE instructors.

Students desiring the flexibility of earning supplemental credits outside of St. James High School may wish to discuss their eligibility for an approved virtual school program with their guidance counselor.  Online learning opportunities are also available for credit-recovery.

For more information on virtual school offerings go to:

Horry County Virtual FLEX Learning Opportunities

South Carolina Virtual School