Academic Magnet High

5109-A West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405

740 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

740

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academic Magnet High
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	39
Black	24
Asian	78
Two or More	47

White
552 (74.6%)
Asian
78 (10.5%)
Two or More
47 (6.4%)
Hispanic
39 (5.3%)
Black
24 (3.2%)

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)746-1300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 190

Grade 10 189

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 177