Probably the best school that you could send your child to. It's hard, but in the end its worth it. Magnet feels like family, a weird family, but a family nonetheless. Things go on in this school that would probably never happen at other schools. Eventhough the work can be a HUGE pain, I love the atmosphere
... Read more of the school and I feel prepared for college. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/19/09
Quite simply, the best thing that has ever happened to me. I would not be the person I am today without the help of the school and the students and faculty within it.
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Posted by a student on 01/15/09
As a former student, this is a really great school to be at. At the time I may have thought differently (*smiles*) , but I actually miss the great atmoshere. You'll make friends real easy and not just with your graduating class. Teachers are great and willing to help in any way they can. Sports and numerous
... Read more clubs are also great and look real good to colleges/unviersities. I completely recommend the Magnet, as long as you're willing to commit to the work. This is defintely not a school for slackers. Go Raptors!!!! Jenn(ifer) Bell, Graduate of 2006 Read less
Posted by a other on 04/21/08
As a graduate and four year survivor of the Magnet, I enjoyed every single moment spent there and miss it dearly. One forms personal relationships with the teachers and staff, which results in a richer learning environment. I had a wonderful experience at AMHS, and it is a fantastic school.
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Posted by a student on 03/07/08
This school is amazing. The community is small; it feels like family. You can always find support here. The best part is the challenge of working in this kind of environment. Every day you learn new things. We work much harder than the other schools in the area, and study on a much higher level. Students
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Posted by a student on 01/06/08
We are quite blessed that our daughter attends AMHS. She is challenged daily both personally and professionally. Educators having a genuine interest in the students education is rare in this day in age, and it is exemplified by the students who attend. Educators should and can only do so much. Parental
... Read more involvement is paramount and the lack of it is obvious with crime and poor academics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
Our daughter is just finishing her first year at the Academic Magnet. By far, this is the best school we have seen and we looked at several (including a local exclusive private where she attended for several years)before choosing the Magnet. What I find at the Magnet that really catches my eye is
... Read more that I have never seen teachers that are so happy to teach! During this year's parent teacher conference, we had three teachers tell us that they would 'have to be dragged out of this school' before they would leave, this is the best teaching job. All of these teachers were wonderful, challenging, and innovative, and clearly, their attitudes reflect in the attitudes and achievement that our daughter exhibits. I would characterize the workload at the Magnet as just right, challenging, relevant and interesting. An absolutely stellar school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
As a student of Academic Magnet High School I would like to say that it is a wonderful school. The teachers and falculty are very helpful.The school offers 20 Advanced placement and all honors programs. There are so many extracurricular activities to choose from ranging from tennis to swimming to sailing.
... Read more The students are caring and supportive of eachother. When I first started I made millions of friends instantly including ones from other grades. I have never heard anyone be put down by another student either.The best part of the school is that the setting is very comfortable. Another important part of the school is that everyone wants to learn so classes are not inturupted ever. My sugestion about coming to the school is that you should want to come. If you want to get the best education possible then the Magnet is deffinatly a place you want to be. Peggy, Freshman Read less
Posted by a student on 10/07/05
I as an alumni from AMHS feel that there is no comparison of this school to the governors school. AMHS is heads above the governors school in the respect that AMHS gives great extracurricular latitude that most any other magnet school doesnt. In addition, the senior thesis program is much more rigorous
... Read more and complete than that of the SC governors school. The sports programs at AMHS are also on the rise with boys and girls soccer as well as baseball, softball and many other spring and fall sports. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/03/05
The best school ever! With the exception of 1 or 2 teachers, which comes with all schools, this school is academically the best in the state at least. 20 AP classes, motivated and funny and diverse student body, great teachers, everything here is great! There are so many extracurricular activities,
... Read more and although the sports program isn't the best ever, you can be on any sports team you want! I love it and hope I never leave! There are so many things to get involved with and people to meet! If you're smart and want to prepare for an awesome college, GO HERE! Read less
* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
559
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
40
English
American Literature, Literature
Music
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Computer Science
Computer Programming, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Drama
Vocational Education
Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed, Word Processing
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
North Charleston schools — Academic Magnet High School is located at 1525 Avenue B S, North Charleston SC 29405. 1525 Avenue B S is in the 29405 ZIP code in North Charleston, SC The school district for Academic Magnet High School is the Charleston County School District. Academic Magnet High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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