Acceleration Academies of South Carolina provides a supportive, flexible high school experience for students in grades 9-12 inNorth Charleston, Summervilleand Myrtle Beach.
Tuition-Free | Hybrid Model | Cognia Accredited
Designed for Success
Our mission is to provide students with a supportive, personalized path to graduation. Here's what that looks like:
Hybrid Model: Students participate in a blended program that combines online coursework with required weekly, in-person time at the academy. During these on-site sessions, students receive face-to-face support from teachers, mentors, and advisors.
Flexible Online Coursework:All coursework is completed through an online learning platform, allowing students to work on assignments from home or another location with WiFi outside of their required in-person time at the academy.
Adaptable Schedules: Students can customize their schedule around their life outside of school.
One Course at a Time: Each course is designed to be completed in 2-3 weeks. Students focus on one course at a time, master the material, and move on to the next course.
Supportive Environment: Teachers and support staff are career educators who care deeply about student success. They're available in-person at the academies and virtually via Zoom to help students overcome academic and non-academic challenges and graduate with confidence.
Modern Learning Space: Each Acceleration Academies location is designed with high school students in mind and resemble modern co-working spaces rather than traditional schools.
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Inside Our Academies
3 South Carolina Locations
The stories that matter
Meet Our SC Charter School Students
Bryanna Olalde: 'An Excitement I Haven't Felt in a Long Time'
For most of high school, Bryanna seemed to be on track to fulfill her mother’s hopes of securing a solid education. She made honor roll, took advanced classes and was involved in many extracurriculars. But then, midway through what should have been her final year. But then, midway through what should have been her final year, mental health struggles set in and she felt adrift.
Evyn Wright: ‘I’m Looking Forward to My Future Now’
Many young people move through high school with a bright sense of possibility. Evyn Wright, by contrast, struggled under a darkening cloud.
“At a traditional school, you can easily fall through the cracks, that’s what happened to me,” Evyn says. “Here they support you. Feeling that support from people who are not your immediate family is really helpful.”
Twins Find Support They Need at LAA: ‘It’s Like Magic’
Twin siblings Michael and Catherine Gorey have been atLowcountry Acceleration Academysince the day it opened in 2021, and they’ve felt at home ever since.
“There are teachers willing to help you out, you just need to find the right people,” Michael says as his sister smiles and nods in agreement. “The right people are in this school.”
"For me, what set Acceleration Academies apart was the flexible scheduling and support. It completely changed my perspective on schooling. Each day, I was able to grab a seat and do my work comfortably at my own pace. It helped me learn how to manage my time. I was able to work part-time and also get my dental assistant certification."
