Cape May County High School serves 84 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape May County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cape May County High School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
YOUR FUTURE, YOUR CHOICE!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cape May County High School is 0.55, 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
5:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
62%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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?
84 students attend Cape May County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cape May County High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cape May County High School?
Cape May County High School has a student ration of 5:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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