Charleston County School of the Arts - North Charleston, South Carolina

Martia

My daughter is in 8th grade. She’s only been in private schools until now. She is the happiest she’s ever been (except k-4) and the staff, communication, organization and the vocal program (all we know — she’s a vocal major) have been impeccable. Super impressed and grateful!

My Melody

Title: "Major Disappointment at What Was Supposed to Be the Victorious Filming Location!"

I recently had the misfortune of visiting what I thought was the iconic filming location of the hit TV show "Victorious," only to discover that I had been led astray. My excitement quickly turned into bitter disappointment when I realized that I had been duped into visiting the so-called "Thinking School of the Arts."

First of all, let's talk about the misleading information. I had seen countless online sources claiming that the "Thinking School of the Arts" was the very place where "Victorious" had been filmed. Imagine my surprise when I arrived, expecting to see the familiar halls where Tori Vega and her friends roamed, only to find that there was absolutely no connection to the show whatsoever. It's clear that the false advertising was done intentionally to lure unsuspecting fans like myself into visiting this place.

The actual "Thinking School of the Arts" was a complete letdown. The exterior of the building was shabby and run-down, a far cry from the vibrant and energetic Hollywood Arts High School I had in mind. The halls were dimly lit and filled with nothing more than a few bored-looking students who probably wondered why tourists like me were even there. There was no sign of any of the show's iconic characters, no sense of the creativity and artistic energy that "Victorious" so beautifully captured.

To make matters worse, there was no acknowledgment of the show's legacy whatsoever. No plaques, no photographs, nothing to indicate that this place had any connection to "Victorious." It felt like a missed opportunity to embrace the show's fanbase and celebrate its contribution to pop culture.

I can't help but feel cheated and deceived by this whole experience. The "Thinking School of the Arts" should be ashamed of themselves for exploiting the love fans have for "Victorious" to draw them into a place that has absolutely nothing to do with the show. Save yourself the disappointment and avoid this place at all costs if you're a true "Victorious" fan looking to relive the magic of the show's filming location. It's nothing more than a sad, misleading shadow of what could have been a great tribute to a beloved TV series.

(The food was also quite distasteful)

Jan

The teachers are inspiring and the education is good, but the students can be atrocious behind the backs of the administration. As a parent, you have to weigh both when choosing whether or not to send your child to this school.

Jordan Jensen

I didn't get to go there for my whole high school career due to personal reasons. I live in Florida now, but this school is unlike any other. If you love what you major in, this school will help you get so far. Definitely will remember this place for as long as I live.

Charleston Girl

They need to have sports at this school. Artist’s play sports. That is the only down fall. Other than that we love this school. Both of my children love it and their teachers are all amazing!

Rachel

Great school academically and they nurture students to carry on a love for the arts

Da epic koala

So I have a question, how do I audition for vocal im in 5th grade at ashley river and I've heard this school is amazing! I hope to get in for 6th grade ive heard positive things about it and hope that it will be as good as it sounds it probably will be.

G M

I've gone to this school since 6th grade. It is just a bad a school as any other public school and gets worse each year. The only reason I'm here is because of the academics, but my teachers have made me come to hate my major and what I do.