Located in North Charleston, SC, Palmetto Scholars Academy is a Charter day school for gifted students grades 6-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Recent News
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PSA students win Honorable Mention in N. Chas. Arts Fest
Four PSA students win Honorable Mention Ribbons in North Charleston Arts Fest.Read More -
US News ranks PSA 3rd best high school in state
Palmetto Scholars Academy named 3rd best high school in S.C. by U.S. News and World Report.Read More -
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Forensic Fire Project
Read MorePSA students in Mrs. Devora Brown’s Forensics classes built and burned two-story structures as part of their study of Arson in their Evidence Unit. -
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Black History Month Door Contest
Winners announced for Black History Month Door Decorating ContestRead More -
Building Project
Read MoreProject Lead The Way Introduction To Engineering Design class students built two blessing boxes and a lending library for a joint project with PSA’s NHS students. -
PSA Teacher Places Second in State Contest
Congratulations to PSA's English teacher Andrew Jenkins who placed second in the state in the NCDA Poetry and Art Contest. The theme of the contest was “The Future of Work: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automation.” Jenkins' poem "Try and Build One Better," will move on to compete in the national contest. Read his poem here.Read More
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The Daffodil Project
Students at PSA planted daffodils as part of a project to remember victims of the Holocaust.Read More -
The Gingerbread Project
Marketing and Engineering students worked together on a gingerbread landmarks STEM project.Read More -
Soldering on
Mrs. Donna Heisler's engineering classes worked on their soldering skills on the picnic tables outside in November.Read More
Empowering Through Authentic Engagement
Palmetto Scholars Academy
The PSA Difference
How we are different
Palmetto Scholars Academy (PSA) will provide a differentiated program designed to meet the educational needs of intellectually gifted learners, address their distinctive social and emotional needs, promote individual character development and instill a life-long love of learning. Our students will engage with leading innovative organizations in higher education, business, and science, to empower them to make original and impactful contributions toward the elevation of South Carolina in the areas of education, commerce, arts, and science.
