Academic Magnet High School
5109-a West Enterprise Street, North Charleston, South Carolina | (843) 746-1300|
(843) 746-1300
#7 in National Rankings
Overall Score 99.96/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Overview of Academic Magnet High School
Academic Magnet High School aims to "challenge each student, teacher and parent with high academic expectations." Almost all courses offered at Academic Magnet High School are either honors or Advanced Placement courses, and every student completes an independent research project over their junior and senior years. Students' work has been published in multiple academic and professional journals. Students can stay connected with Wi-Fi access in the cafeteria and three computer labs.
Academic Magnet High School 2024 Rankings
Academic Magnet High School is ranked #7 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
100%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
100%Reading Proficiency
100%Science Proficiency
100%Graduation Rate
100%
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How Academic Magnet High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 227 schools ranked in South Carolina.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #1 (tie) | #1 (tie) |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #8 | #1 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1 (tie) | #1 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #104 | #2 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #1 (tie) | #1 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at Academic Magnet High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
719
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
24.2%
Minority Enrollment
24.2%
Minority Enrollment
75.8%
White
9.6%
Asian
5.8%
Two or More Races
5.6%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
12%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
10%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
2%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
43
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Test Scores at Academic Magnet High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
100.0/100
Subject Proficiency:
South Carolina administered the End-of-Course Examination Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
38
30
N/A
63
60
100
42
40
100
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on End-Of-Course Examination Program
100.0%
End-Of-Course Examination Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
100.0%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
100.0%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
62.0%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
100.0%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
100%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
100%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
100%
Exam Pass Rate
92%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
100% (well above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Mid-size City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
15
Total Students
13,220
College Readiness (district average)
22.7
Proficient in Reading (district average)
63%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
38%
Proficient in Science (district average)
42%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
#7 in National Rankings
#1 in South Carolina High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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