Academic Magnet High School

Right now, I'm only a freshman at AMHS, but I feel like I've been here forever. It is an absolutely amazing school! Even though there is an enormous load of work, teachers really help you through the year. The school has a great support system. I have had the best experience of my life here. If you are the kind of student who likes to be challenged and likes to learn something new every single day, then this is definitely the school for you. I definitely do not regret my choice to come here. I love it greatly.
--Submitted by a student

Probably the best school that you could send your child to. It's hard, but in the end its worth it. Magnet feels like family, a weird family, but a family nonetheless. Things go on in this school that would probably never happen at other schools. Eventhough the work can be a HUGE pain, I love the atmosphere of the school and I feel prepared for college.
--Submitted by a student

Quite simply, the best thing that has ever happened to me. I would not be the person I am today without the help of the school and the students and faculty within it.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student, this is a really great school to be at. At the time I may have thought differently (*smiles*) , but I actually miss the great atmoshere. You'll make friends real easy and not just with your graduating class. Teachers are great and willing to help in any way they can. Sports and numerous clubs are also great and look real good to colleges/unviersities. I completely recommend the Magnet, as long as you're willing to commit to the work. This is defintely not a school for slackers. Go Raptors!!!! Jenn(ifer) Bell, Graduate of 2006

As a graduate and four year survivor of the Magnet, I enjoyed every single moment spent there and miss it dearly. One forms personal relationships with the teachers and staff, which results in a richer learning environment. I had a wonderful experience at AMHS, and it is a fantastic school.
--Submitted by a student

This school is amazing. The community is small; it feels like family. You can always find support here. The best part is the challenge of working in this kind of environment. Every day you learn new things. We work much harder than the other schools in the area, and study on a much higher level. Students come back and say that after Magnet, college is a breeze.
--Submitted by a student

We are quite blessed that our daughter attends AMHS. She is challenged daily both personally and professionally. Educators having a genuine interest in the students education is rare in this day in age, and it is exemplified by the students who attend. Educators should and can only do so much. Parental involvement is paramount and the lack of it is obvious with crime and poor academics.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter is just finishing her first year at the Academic Magnet. By far, this is the best school we have seen and we looked at several (including a local exclusive private where she attended for several years)before choosing the Magnet. What I find at the Magnet that really catches my eye is that I have never seen teachers that are so happy to teach! During this year's parent teacher conference, we had three teachers tell us that they would 'have to be dragged out of this school' before they would leave, this is the best teaching job. All of these teachers were wonderful, challenging, and innovative, and clearly, their attitudes reflect in the attitudes and achievement that our daughter exhibits. I would characterize the workload at the Magnet as just right, challenging, relevant and interesting. An absolutely stellar school!
--Submitted by a parent

As a student of Academic Magnet High School I would like to say that it is a wonderful school. The teachers and falculty are very helpful.The school offers 20 Advanced placement and all honors programs. There are so many extracurricular activities to choose from ranging from tennis to swimming to sailing. The students are caring and supportive of eachother. When I first started I made millions of friends instantly including ones from other grades. I have never heard anyone be put down by another student either.The best part of the school is that the setting is very comfortable. Another important part of the school is that everyone wants to learn so classes are not inturupted ever. My sugestion about coming to the school is that you should want to come. If you want to get the best education possible then the Magnet is deffinatly a place you want to be. Peggy, Freshman
--Submitted by a student

I as an alumni from AMHS feel that there is no comparison of this school to the governors school. AMHS is heads above the governors school in the respect that AMHS gives great extracurricular latitude that most any other magnet school doesnt. In addition, the senior thesis program is much more rigorous and complete than that of the SC governors school. The sports programs at AMHS are also on the rise with boys and girls soccer as well as baseball, softball and many other spring and fall sports.
--Submitted by a former student