Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

www.cclighthouseschool.org

Charter School 250 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (CCLCS), located in East Harwich, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Founded on the principles of academic rigor and character development, the school is designed to provide a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes community and individualized attention. Its curriculum is interdisciplinary, often utilizing the unique geography and history of Cape Cod as a living classroom to engage students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

Beyond its academic focus, CCLCS is well-regarded for its emphasis on social-emotional learning and community service. The school operates under a "community of learners" philosophy, which encourages students to take an active role in their own education while fostering respect and responsibility toward their peers and the surrounding environment. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school aims to create a tight-knit culture where teachers can closely mentor students, preparing them for the transition to high school with strong critical thinking skills and a sense of civic engagement.

250

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
230 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.8 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)
Phone:	(774)408-7994
Website:	http://www.cclighthouseschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 82