Academic Magnet High School is a top-ranking institution on the west side of the Park Circle community serving ninth to 12th grade students. With a large campus boasting a lecture hall, three computer labs and an auditorium, students have the opportunity to explore, grow and learn during their four years here.
The public magnet school is teeming with accolades and achievements — consistently ranking first or second among public high schools in the U.S. — while continuously earning well-above-average test scores and graduation rates. Students receive individualized instruction while learning invaluable social and leadership skills.
Students often enroll in rigorous Advanced Placement and honors courses in addition to unique electives, including fine and visual arts, music and world languages. Outside of regular studies, students are encouraged to participate in school sports or try their hand at one of the 50 extracurricular clubs.
Before graduating, students must complete a research project and community service hours to learn social and personal responsibility while making a difference in their neighborhood. Since opening its doors in 1988, Academic Magnet High School has emphasized the importance of helping students succeed academically and individually, earning an esteemed reputation around the neighborhood, state, and nation.
Academic Magnet High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5109 W Enterprise St,
North Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A
B+
A
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
93.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
100%
State Average
1.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
348:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
White
75.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Magnet HS in South Carolina
#2
Best College Prep Public HS in South Carolina
#2
Best HS For Stem in South Carolina
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University
495 Students
University of South Carolina
382 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
224 Students
College of Charleston
217 Students
Duke University
206 Students
Furman University
132 Students
Vanderbilt University
130 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology
124 Students
New York University
123 Students
Wofford College
117 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
156 Students
Business
116 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
108 Students
Psychology
103 Students
Computer Science
86 Students
Political Science and Government
69 Students
Engineering
52 Students
Chemistry
51 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
47 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/3/2024
It is a great environment for academically motivated students who are looking to be prepared for college.
5/6/2024
Magnet is very rigorous in academics, so the best and worst part of the school is that all of your peers are competing with you. It is nice that your peers are experiencing the same stress that you are, but it also does not feel great when a few of your peers are recognized for their academic achievement when you also try very hard. I would like to see a little of the competitiveness decrease. It adds to a lot of stress, especially in senior year when there are so many other things to do for college in addition to high school.
6/24/2023
My experience at magnet so far has been helpful and educational. I get lots of help from teachers and students alike and take challenging classes. The best part of my experience has been getting the opportunity to learn new things and improve myself but sometimes classes can seem a bit too difficult.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/2/2023
I will be graduating from AMHS this year, and I've grown fond of the school over my four years there. I wanted to leave a good review and some advice for both parents and students. Students: it's unarguably an academically elite school. Many will find it rigorous and challenging, and plenty of stude...
10/25/2017
My son will graduate this year. He loves this school. He loves everything about it. He is a soccer player and loves his teammates. He loves the diverse student population and feels everyone is accepted for who they are or who they want to be.
8/26/2014
Academic Magnet is a unique environment that more replicates the college/graduate school experience than a typical high school situation. Students' excellent behavior nets them more latitude with personal privileges.
8/11/2014
Our son graduated from AMHS this past June. He absolutely loved the community and family feel of the school. People are not expected to fit into any one mold, and being a little weird (or sometimes really weird) is OK. That being said, if your child does not love academics and school work, you might...
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About Park Circle
List Price Range
$260K - $912K
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$475,810
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Household Income
$76,946
% of College Grads
33.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,469 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,595 - $2,689 per month
- The Emmett on Montague
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 675+ Sq Ft
- 3229 W Montague Ave
- North Charleston, SC
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$1,620 - $2,360 per month
- Asher
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 3812 W Montague Ave
- North Charleston, SC
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Armory Park Community Center (Danny Jones Complex)
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Felix Pinckney Community Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Charleston Farms Community Center
- Parking Lot
- Community Center
Riverfront Park
- Events
- Museum
Triangle Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Ralph M. Hendricks Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Quarterman Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Mixson Avenue Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Park Circle
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Trails
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