South Shore Charter Public

District Overview
Located at 100 Longwater Circle in Norwell, Massachusetts, South Shore Charter Public is an active, independent charter district serving families within the large suburban setting of the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Operating through a single centralized school facility, the district delivers a continuous, tuition-free public education to 1,057 students spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. This comprehensive K–12 continuum provides families with a stable, long-term educational environment where young learners can build strong peer connections and academic foundations from early childhood through high school graduation.

The district fosters a dynamic and diverse learning community, bringing together a vibrant mix of student backgrounds—including significant enrollment among Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students across all grade levels. To cultivate student success, South Shore Charter Public maintains an exceptionally strong professional infrastructure, employing approximately 315 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 189 FTE classroom teachers, more than 20 instructional aides, and over 105 support personnel, ensuring individualized instruction and robust wrap-around services. For parents, students, and educational researchers exploring progressive charter options in the South Shore region, the district offers an enriched public learning environment backed by substantial institutional support, with further information accessible via their portal at www.sscps.org.
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Total Schools
1,057
Total Students
189.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Shore Charter Public
Demographic Student Count
White358
Hispanic112
Black402
Asian100
Two or More73
American Indian5
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    402 (38.1%)
  • White
    358 (34.0%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (10.6%)
  • Asian
    100 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    73 (6.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Shore Charter Public
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:1,057*
Teachers (FTE):189.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in South Shore Charter Public
Found 1 Schools