Military Magnet Academy

2950 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

428 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Military Magnet Academy (MMA), located in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a unique public school within the Charleston County School District that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with military-style leadership training. Designed for students in grades 6 through 12, the school emphasizes character development, self-discipline, and academic excellence. By utilizing a military structure, the academy aims to foster a structured environment where students are held to high standards of personal responsibility and civic duty, preparing them for success in college, the workforce, or military service.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Military Magnet Academy is distinguished by its focus on leadership development and physical conditioning. Students participate in JROTC programs, which serve as the backbone of the school’s culture, promoting teamwork, integrity, and organizational skills. While the school operates under military traditions and expectations, it is not a recruitment station; rather, it is a specialized magnet program that offers a unique alternative to traditional schooling for students who thrive in a highly structured, mission-oriented educational setting.

428

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Military Magnet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	139
Black	274
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
274 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
139 (32.5 %)
White
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)745-7102
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 73

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 64