ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) is a highly prestigious, public magnet school located in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving students in grades 9–12. It is consistently ranked among the top high schools not only in the state but in the entire nation, often noted for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Admission is highly competitive, based on a combination of standardized test scores, grade point averages, and teacher recommendations, ensuring a student body that is academically focused and high-achieving.
The school is renowned for its challenging environment, which includes an extensive offering of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and opportunities for independent research. Beyond its academic intensity, AMHS fosters a unique culture that encourages student autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement. By providing a demanding educational experience within the Charleston County School District, the school serves as a flagship institution for gifted and talented students, preparing them for success at elite universities and professional paths.
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in North Charleston, SC with about 664 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 664
- Teachers:
- 38.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 664 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.3%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.