Enrollment
1,057
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwell, MA
South Shore Charter Public School
Federal NCES profile for South Shore Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250004000600Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shore Charter Public School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Norwell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,057
- students enrolled
South Shore Charter Public School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Charter Public School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Norwell, MA.
School address
District: South Shore Charter Public (District) · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250004000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Shore Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Shore Charter Public School
South Shore Charter Public School is a large charter combined-grade school in Norwell, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,057 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,057 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norwell's public schools, it stands alongside William G Vinal (556 students): South Shore Charter Public School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
South Shore Charter Public (District) is a single-school charter district, so South Shore Charter Public School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Shore Charter Public School compares
South Shore Charter Public School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, South Shore Charter Public School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Shore Charter Public (District), which includes South Shore Charter Public School.
$19,875
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 10.9%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Norwell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,057 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Shore Charter Public School
How many students attend South Shore Charter Public School?
South Shore Charter Public School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Charter Public School is 11.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shore Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at South Shore Charter Public School is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Norwell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shore Charter Public School?
South Shore Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Shore Charter Public School rank among schools in Norwell?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Charter Public School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Norwell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwell on the city page.
Is South Shore Charter Public School a good school?
South Shore Charter Public School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Shore Charter Public (District)?
None; South Shore Charter Public (District) is a single-school charter district, and South Shore Charter Public School is its only campus.
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