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Welcome to Charleston County School of the Arts
Learn about our School Choice School HERE. And en español HERE.
For information about ticketed events and our performances, please click HERE.
Original Artwork by Tulah Cramer, SOA Class of 2024
Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to SOA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Patrick Martin.
South Carolina Blue Ribbon School
For the first time in school history, Charleston County School of the Arts is a South Carolina Blue Ribbon School.
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Governor Henry McMaster recognized SOA and five other South Carolina schools at the Statehouse for earning the 2025 Blue Ribbon School honor.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to the five School of the Arts students who were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.
Grace Fayette (graduated early and is attending college)
William Henrikson
Katherine Largent
Brooklyn Mayberry
Sophia Milner
Estee Yu
Read more about this honor in the Media Release linked here.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Photo by SOA Student Kent Mackey '26
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Apply Now for up to $40,000 for College
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 annually to high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.
There are no essays or letters of recommendation required, and all students who meet five straightforward criteria receive a Scholarship.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Award-winning artwork by 8th Grade Visual Arts students [starting top left, clockwise]:
Oliver Ivan, 2025 Scholastic Silver Key
Harper Powell Peterson, 2025 Scholastic Silver Key
Louisa Seminaroti, 2025 Scholastic Honorable Mention
Dylann Starck, 2025 Scholastic Silver Key
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Check out the Applause HERE, the official student publication of the School of the Arts since 1999.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
Photos by SOA Student Ella Schrecker '25
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
News & Announcements
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Students at Charleston County School of the Arts are as diverse as the county itself; they arrive from all across the region, representing varied socioeconomic, cultural, educational backgrounds. Despite these differences, they thrive in the school's incredibly rich artistic and academic environment. This unique, nurturing atmosphere allows all students to achieve success and reach their full potential and results in SOA being a nationally top ranked school.
Dr. Shannon Cook, Principal
The faculty and staff at SOA nurture creativity, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. The opportunities here are exceptional, but it’s the strong sense of community that truly sets SOA apart. Every student can discover their voice and feel at home.
Christy Boudolf, SOA parent and PTSA President
From 6th grade to senior year, SOA has helped form my identity. My teachers have helped teach me life lessons, and Student Council has helped me incorporate students and teachers alike into our school activities.
Nicholas Santes King '26, Student Body President