Our vision is to prove that it is possible for ALL students in South Carolina to succeed, regardless of their zip code, and to fundamentally alter expectations for educators and students working in schools.
Location: Downtown Charleston
Type: Independent
Year Opened: 2008
Enrollment: 292 Students
MSA-C, our flagship school, opened in 2008 and is located in downtown Charleston. MSA-C opened a new wing in the Fall of 2016 to begin doubling the student population over time. MSA-C serves 292 students, grades Pre-K through 5th.
Location: Downtown Spartanburg
Type: Public/Private Partnership
Year Opened: 2012
Enrollment: 278 Students
MSA-S opened in 2012 and is located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg. As of the 2016-2017 school year, MSA-S has joined Spartanburg District 7 in the second public/private partnership in MSS history. MSA-S will serve 278 students during the 2019-2020 academic year, Pre-K 3 through 5th grade.
Location: North Charleston
Type: Public/Private Partnership
Year Opened: 2014
Enrollment: 616 Students
MSE@Brentwood's mission is to provide the Brentwood community with a high-quality school of excellence. MSE@Brentwood continues to deliver on that promise during the 2019-2020 academic year by serving 616 Pre-K 3 through 6th grade.
Location: North Charleston
Type: Public/Private Partnership
Year Opened: 2018
Enrollment: 270 Students
MSE@Burns opened its doors in August 2018 and currently serves Pre-K 3 through 3rd grade. MSE@Burns is a public school open to all families living in the Dorchester-Waylyn attendance zone.
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