Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy

Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is a high school in Myrtle Beach, SC. It operates as a tuition-free SC public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. The academy offers a blended learning model that allows students to work both in person and at home year-round. With extended on-site hours, students focus on one course at a time, completing coursework around their own schedules. When working from home, students receive remote support to help keep them on track. The approach balances autonomy with the support needed to complete required courses and earn a high school diploma.

Eligibility is open to students ages 14 to 20 who have completed all 8th-grade courses; students can remain enrolled until their 21st birthday. The program is 100% tuition-free, and free snacks and drinks are provided in the academy café. Transportation options may include free shuttle services or free public bus passes, depending on the student's location. Academic expectations require students to attend in person at least 12 hours per week and complete 24 hours of online work each week. One class equals 0.5 credits, and courses are typically completed in an average of 3 to 4 weeks. Graduates receive an official Carolina Shores Acceleration Academies charter school diploma, with several in-person graduation ceremonies held per year for students and families to celebrate.

Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy provides a flexible, tuition-free path to a high school diploma for students in grades 9-12 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Services:

• 1:1 Teaching Support
• Flexible Learning Model
• High School Completion