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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
SOA Student Wins 2025 Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship
Congratulations to Brooks Burns Wetmore SOA '25! Brooks is the Lowcountry's only public school student to earn a prestigious Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Read more about Brooks and the award HERE.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
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
AP CSP Female Diversity Award
Charleston County School of the Arts has been recognized for expanding young women's access to computer science. SOA is one of only 847 schools to achieve this accomplishment in AP Computer Science Principles.
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
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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At School of the Arts, we believe art makes a difference!
Our purpose is to provide a supportive educational environment where academic and artistic challenges engage students and lead them to develop and use their talents to pursue goals and contribute to society.