South Shore Charter Public (District)

Norwell, Massachusetts — 1 schools

1,054
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,480
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Shore Charter Public (District) operates 1 public schools serving 1,054 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,057 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Plymouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,480 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 81.6% local, 10.9% state, and 7.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #320 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 182.2:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 26.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.1% African American, 34.0% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

South Shore Charter Public School accounts for 100.0% of all South Shore Charter Public (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Shore Charter Public (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Shore Charter Public (District) student-counselor ratio is 182:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

South Shore Charter Public (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 26.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within South Shore Charter Public (District) is typically wider than the South Shore Charter Public (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
10.9%
State
81.6%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
320 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Plymouth County county, where this district is located.

$1,631
Studio/mo
$1,761
1 BR/mo
$2,311
2 BR/mo
$2,889
3 BR/mo
$3,060
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in South Shore Charter Public (District).

White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 38.1%
Asian 9.5%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
182.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in South Shore Charter Public (District)

School Enrollment
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter
1,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Shore Charter Public (District)?

South Shore Charter Public (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,054 students.

How much does South Shore Charter Public (District) spend per student?

South Shore Charter Public (District) spends $20,480 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #320 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near South Shore Charter Public (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Plymouth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of South Shore Charter Public (District)?

South Shore Charter Public (District) students are 38.1% African American, 34.0% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Shore Charter Public (District)?

South Shore Charter Public (District) has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #320 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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