Cape May County High School serves 87 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cape May County High School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cape May County High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
66%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Cape May County High School?
The graduation rate of Cape May County High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cape May County High School?
87 students attend Cape May County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cape May County High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape May County High School?
Cape May County High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape May County High School offer ?
Cape May County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cape May County High School part of?
Cape May County High School is part of Cape May County Special Services School District.
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