South Shore Charter Public School

100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061

www.sscps.org

Charter School 1,057 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

South Shore Charter Public School (SSCPS), located in Norwell, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that serves students from a diverse range of communities across the South Shore region. Governed by a board of trustees and operating independently of a traditional local school district, the school focuses on a mission of providing a rigorous academic program within a supportive community. It emphasizes a "learning by doing" philosophy, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through project-based learning and multi-disciplinary studies.

The school is well-known for its distinct "Level" system, which organizes students into groups—Levels I through IV—that span multiple grade levels rather than traditional, age-segregated classrooms. This structure is designed to foster strong social-emotional development, mentorship opportunities, and a personalized approach to academic progress. By integrating arts, technology, and community service into the core curriculum, SSCPS aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond.

1,057

Total Students

94.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Shore Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	112
Black	402
Asian	100
Two or More	73
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

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 Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Shore Charter Public
Phone:	(781)982-4202
Website:	http://www.sscps.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 79

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 74