Charleston School of the Arts is a public magnet school serving sixth to 12th-grade students. Since its origination in 1995, the unique approach to learning and auditioning for specific majors is one of the main reasons this school has a solid reputation in the Park Circle community.
In addition to core classes, students have the opportunity to study one of many specific areas of art to find their passion and enhance their skills. These areas include creative writing, theatre, dance, string orchestra and more.
The school boasts above-average test scores in each subject and maintains an above-average graduation rate, preparing its students for college or careers in various fields of art. Small class sizes help provide students with hands-on education and teach essential social skills.
With multiple awards and accolades under its belt, the school attracts students around the Park Circle community who are eager to pursue a field in the arts. Outside of class, students participate in clubs and community service projects, gaining a well-rounded educational experience.
With outstanding academic success and opportunities for individual exploration and growth, it’s easy to see why Charleston School of the Arts is a top-ranking school in South Carolina and the nation.
Charleston County School of the Arts
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
5109 B West Enterprise St,
North Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A
A-
B
B+
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
80.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
98.8%
State Average
1.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
279:1
Student Diversity
Female
68%
Male
32%
White
68.9%
Black
13.9%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#2
Best HS for the Arts in South Carolina
#6
Best Magnet HS in South Carolina
#9
Best Public MS in South Carolina
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina
343 Students
College of Charleston
325 Students
Clemson University
286 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
130 Students
Winthrop University
127 Students
Furman University
122 Students
New York University
100 Students
Wofford College
93 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
78 Students
Coastal Carolina University
72 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
88 Students
Business
74 Students
Biology
74 Students
Music Performance
55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Nursing
46 Students
Music
45 Students
Film and Video Studies
37 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
36 Students
Journalism
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/15/2024
SOA has been instrumental in helping me pursue a music career. All my teachers are wonderful and always willing to support me in my education.
12/30/2020
The teachers at SOA truly care about the success and well-being of their students. The arts teachers are incredibly talented and foster an environment of creativity. I could not ask for a better school to attend.
5/22/2020
SOA is great for a future in the arts, or academics! There are a lot of possibilities for electives and your major is a good break in your day of academic classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/20/2023
The schools is cool and all and some of the academics are interesting and easy to understand; however, a lot of the teachers don’t seem to understand workload. You’re constantly weighed down with things you have to do in other classes while trying to juggle your arts class too. One of the art teache...
5/31/2022
Amazing school (a little stressful though) and the 7th Grade Teachers are all awesome (especially Ms. Viscidi), love the staff here too. Way easier than going to a regular middle or high school. But the food is terrible. Sometimes the cafeteria ladies improve the cooking quality of the food overall...
11/9/2017
Top notch school in my opinion. My oldest is graduating this Spring and has already been accepted to USC Darla Moore School of Business which is her first choice school.
8/13/2015
Most of the faculty is fantastic, academics are challenging but taught well, and the effort put into teaching students' majors is wonderful. My daughter missed several weeks during and at the end of the school year due to a medical issue, but was able to work with teachers and do well in all classes...
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List Price Range
$241K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$471,038
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Household Income
$76,946
% of College Grads
33.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,470 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.0%
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- Pool
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Riverfront Park
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- Museum
Triangle Park
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Quarterman Lake Park
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Mixson Avenue Dog Park
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Park Circle
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