At a glance
Reported students
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
117
Cape May County High School: 84 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
5.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 92
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.9:1
What the reported data says about Cape May County High School
Cape May County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cape May Court House. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Cape May County Special Services School District. NCES reports 84 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.1:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 97.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cape May County High School
- 1How do the reported 5.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 97.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black10.7%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cape May County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Cape May County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Elementary · Cape May County Special Services School District | PK–08 | 150 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cape May Regional School High · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 08–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Cape May County Technical High School High · Cape May County Technical High School District | 09–12 | 587 | 0.2 mi |
| Middle Township Elementary #1 Elementary · Middle Township Public School District | PK–02 | 688 | 2.1 mi |
| Middle Township High School High · Middle Township Public School District | 09–12 | 821 | 2.1 mi |
| Wildwood High School High · Wildwood City School District | 09–12 | 261 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cape May County High School
What grades does Cape May County High School serve?
Cape May County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Cape May County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Cape May County High School?
Cape May County High School reported 84 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 92 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cape May County High School?
The calculated ratio is 5.1:1, based on 84 students and 16.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cape May County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cape May County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cape May County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cape May County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cape May County High School in?
Cape May County High School is part of Cape May County Special Services School District, based in Cape May Court House, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cape May County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ocean Academy (under 0.1 mi), Cape May Regional School (0.2 mi), Cape May County Technical High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.