Magnet School
Charleston School of the Arts
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 6-12
- North Charleston, SC
- 246 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationB-
- SportsNG
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Charleston School of the Arts Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$41,316
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,004
National
$949Median Home Value
$164,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 96%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.25 responses
Poll
- 92%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.25 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,112
Free or Reduced Lunch
12%
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.28 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.28 responses
- 18%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.28 responses
Teachers
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$15,256/ year
National
$12,239- 67%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.39 responses
- 46%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.39 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.39 responses
Charleston School of the Arts Reviews
246 reviews
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The dance department at School of the Arts is very poor. I ended up leaving my senior year because junior year I fractured my foot and my teacher still tried to make me dance on it, saying I would fail if I didn’t (this issue ended up getting resolved but the teachers for dance are generally not very good teachers or dancers). Academics were really challenging and prepared me very well for college. I came into my freshman year of college with enough credit hours to be considered a sophomore. However, the math department at SOA is horrible. Everyone that is at my current school that also went to SOA is struggling to keep up with college level math and science classes. All in all, SOA is truly a great school as long as you steer clear of the dance department and take math classes at Academic Magnet next door. All of the other majors have truly passionate and talented teachers that are in charge of award winning programs/organizations!
My overall experience has been pretty great! I really love how close I am with all of my teachers. I can always go and ask them for help. My classes are not overwhelmingly filled with kids which provides a nice atmosphere to learn in. Another thing I love about my school is that we have so many majors in the arts. One thing that is different from my school compared to others is that I get to do what I love everyday! Something I think we could work on within the school is the communication. Sometimes it can be a little confusing on knowing when we have schedule changes or events going on that week. One other thing that I think the school could improve upon is school spirit. One thing that stands out most about our school is the acceptance of others. We can express ourselves without feeling judgement through staff members or peers. I wouldn't want to be at any other school in my district, and I am very thankful that I have the ability to go here!
My experience at SOA was amazing. I came into the school as a band major and throughout the four years I been there, I became more of a beast when it came to playing the bass trombone. Due to my band director motivating me back then, it made me push and practice even harder. Now I'm in college majoring in music. The support system at the school was and still is 100%! Not only support from the students, but from the teachers as well. The school shows a lot of creativity and freedom for students. SOA is different from other schools down in South Carolina, SOA is colorful and unique. That's why I'm grateful that I attended and graduated from there, because it shaped and molded me into the musician that I am today.