Charter High Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 55 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 30 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 55
- Students at these schools
- 44,521
- Median students per teacher
- 15.4
- Virtual schools
- 8
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 55 of 55 schools; student–teacher ratios for 54; format for 55. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in South Carolina by city
Columbia5
- Carolus Online Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Clear Dot Charter School · Pre-K–11
- Richland One Charter Middle College · 11–12
- SC Connections Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- SC Whitmore School · 9–12 · Virtual
Greenville4
- Cyber Academy of South Carolina · K–12 · Virtual
- Greenville Technical Charter High School · 9–12
- Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina · 8–12 · Virtual
- Legacy Early College · Pre-K–12
North Charleston4
- Allegro Charter School of Music · 6–12
- Greg Mathis Charter High · 9–12
- Palmetto Excel · 9–12
- Palmetto Scholars Academy · 6–12
Rock Hill4
- Ascent Classical Academy-Fort Mill · K–12
- Legion Collegiate Academy · 9–12
- Riverwalk Academy · K–12
- York Preparatory Academy · K–12
West Columbia3
- Gray Collegiate Academy · 6–12
- Midlands Middle College · 10–12
- South Carolina Virtual Charter School · K–12 · Virtual
Beaufort2
- Bridges Preparatory School · K–12
- Lowcountry Montessori School · Pre-K–12
Spartanburg2
- High Point Academy · K–12
- Mountain View Preparatory · 7–11
Aiken1
- Horse Creek Academy · K–12
Bishopville1
- Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech · K–12
Calhoun Falls1
- Calhoun Falls Charter School · 6–12
Chapin1
- Odyssey Online Learning · 9–12 · Virtual
Clinton1
- Thornwell Charter School · K–12
Florence1
Gaffney1
- Cherokee Charter Academy · Pre-K–9
Hardeeville1
Lexington1
Meggett1
Mt. Pleasant1
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy · 9–12
North Augusta1
- Fox Creek High · 9–12
Ridgeland1
- Polaris Tech Charter School · K–12
Summerville1
- Lowcountry Connection Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Taylors1
Winnsboro1
- Midlands STEM Charter School · Pre-K–12
About this South Carolina high school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter high schools in South Carolina: common questions
How many charter high schools are in South Carolina?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 55 open public charter schools in South Carolina offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 30 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in South Carolina?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the high grade-level filter.
Are charter high schools in South Carolina free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter high schools in South Carolina?
Federal records identify 8 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in South Carolina. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in South Carolina?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.