Serving 1,054 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Shore Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Shore Charter Public School's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Shore Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shore Charter Public School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
36%
10%
White
41%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shore Charter Public School's ranking?
South Shore Charter Public School is ranked #918 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Shore Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of South Shore Charter Public School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Shore Charter Public School?
1,054 students attend South Shore Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of South Shore Charter Public School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Charter Public School?
South Shore Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Shore Charter Public School offer ?
South Shore Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Shore Charter Public School part of?
South Shore Charter Public School is part of South Shore Charter Public School District.
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