Charleston County School District's Magnet and Charter Schools
Charleston County School District, Charleston SC, Magnet and Charter Schools:
Children from anywhere in Charleston County, SC can attend these Magnet and Charter Schools (with a few exceptions) if they meet the school's specific criteria.
HIGH SCHOOLS:
Academic Magnet High School
Students are accepted for enrollment based on academic performance. Consistently ranked in the top ten high schools in the country by Newsweek magazine.
Burke High School
A neighborhood school with a County wide magnet program, Burke is "Committed to Academic Improvement"
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston Charter School of Math and Science strives to prepare it's students to thrive in the college environment by using innovative teaching techniques.
Clark Corporate Academy
County wide alternative educational program catering to students who may have fallen behind and need individual attention to achieve their educational goals.
Garrett Academy of Technology
Garrett Academy of Technology is a County Wide magnet school specializing in teaching students technical skills so that they have a skilled trade when they graduate from High School.
Greg Mathis Charter High School
A Charter school open to all students in Charleston County, Greg Mathis High School offers small classes and alternative teaching methods designed to assure that each child learns.
James Island Charter High School
Primarily the students that attend James island High School are residents of James Island, because it is a County Charter school, any child in the county can apply to attend.
Liberty Hill Academy
Liberty Hill is a county wide program that focuses on providing education and behavioral guidance to troubled children and children with disciplinary problems.
Military Magnet Academy
County wide magnet middle and high school that provides a military atmosphere and training for it's students.
School of the Arts
County wide magnet middle and high school, students must pass auditions showing talent or skill in one of the major arts to attend, dance, theater, painting, creative writing, etc.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
Apple Charter Elementary and Middle School
Located on Camp Road on Johns Island, this Charter School is dedicated to helping to increase elementary and middle school standardized testing scores by giving them more individual attention.
Buist Academy for Advanced Studies
A County wide magnet school, Buist is focused on academic excellence. It is an International Baccalaureate elementary and middle school program.
Burke Middle School
A neighborhood school with a County wide magnet program, Burke is "Committed to Academic Improvement"
C E Williams Middle School
C E Williams Middle School for the Creative and Scientific Arts is a neighborhood middle school with a county wide magnet program, which students apply and then are selected via a lottery system.
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston Charter School of Math and Science strives to prepare it's students to thrive in the college environment by using innovative teaching techniques.
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston Development Academy's goal is to foster a safe, nurturing learning environment for all of it's students. It is a county wide charter school.
Daniel Jenkins Creative Learning Academy Middle School
A County wide program, the mission of Daniel Jenkins Creative Learning Center is the provide individualized opportunities and alternatives for middle grade students in a non-traditional setting.
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
A county wide charter school, East Cooper Montessori provides a rigorous Montessori education, guiding children toward academic excellence.
Haut Gap Advanced Studies Magnet Middle School
Haut gap is a neighborhood school that also offers enrollment through the magnet school program. Strong academic skills are necessary to be enrolled through the magnet program.
Laing Middle School
A partial magnet school, Laing focuses on science and technology for a new generation of learners.
Liberty Hill Academy
Liberty Hill is a county wide program that focuses on providing education and behavioral guidance to troubled children and children with disciplinary problems.
Military Magnet Academy
County wide magnet middle and high school that provides a military atmosphere and training for it's students.
Montessori Community School of Charleston
Montessori Community School of charleston is a small magnet school dedicated to providing quality Montessori education and child development.
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
A County wide program, Pattison provides comprehensive education for children with multiple disabilities.
School of the Arts
County wide magnet middle and high school, students must pass auditions showing talent or skill in one of the major arts to attend, dance, theater, painting, creative writing, etc.
St Andrew's Middle School
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, it is a constituent magnet school. Learn more about St Andrew's Middle School and see homes for sale that are in St Andrews Neighborhoods.
West Ashley Middle School
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, it is a constituent magnet school. Learn more about West Ashley Middle School and see homes for sale that are in West Ashley Middle School Neighborhoods.
Zucker Middle School of Science
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, it is a constituent magnet school. Their focus is bringing the best and newest scientific educational advancements to their students.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
Apple Charter Elementary and Middle School
Located on Camp Road on Johns Island, this Charter School is dedicated to helping to increase elementary and middle school standardized testing scores by giving them more individual attention.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, it is a constituent magnet school focusing on traditional education and the arts.
Buist Academy for Advanced Studies
A County wide magnet school, Buist is focused on academic excellence. It is an International Baccalaureate elementary and middle school program.
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston Development Academy's goal is to foster a safe, nurturing learning environment for all of it's students. It is a county wide charter school.
Charleston Progressive Academy
A County wide magnet program, Charleston Progressive Academy is where education and fitness go hand in hand.
Chicora Elementary School
A partial magnet school with a focus on communication skills with a curriculum that includes all forms of communication: written word, public speaking, etc.
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
A county wide charter school, East Cooper Montessori provides a rigorous Montessori education, guiding children toward academic excellence.
Hursey Elementary Montessori School
A partial magnet school, Hursey focuses on providing the Montessori learning experience coupled with strong community involvement.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, it is a constituent magnet school. Jennie Moore Elementary focuses on academic excellence.
Liberty Hill Academy
Liberty Hill is a county wide program that focuses on providing education and behavioral guidance to troubled children and children with disciplinary problems.
Memminger Elementary School of Global Studies
A partial magnet school, Memminger is a Global Studies Elementary School which is also a University Partnership School.
Mitchell Elementary School
A partial magnet school, Mitchell Elementary School focuses on math and science.
Montessori Community School of Charleston
Montessori Community School of charleston is a small magnet school dedicated to providing quality Montessori education and child development.
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is a partial magnet school which focuses on traditional education and the arts.
Orange Grove Elementary School
A charter school that tailors learning plans to each individual student using diverse, data driven standards.
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
A County wide program, Pattison provides comprehensive education for children with multiple disabilities.
St Andrew's Elementary School
A neighborhood and partial magnet school, the focus is on math and science. Learn more about St Andrew's Elementary School and see homes for sale that are in St Andrews Neighborhoods.