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#1749 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cedar Creek High School
High School · Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District · Egg Harbor City, NJ
A Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 New York Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
- Math 28% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Creek High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Egg Harbor City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,630
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absegami High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,131 | Compare → |
| Oakcrest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,429NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Creek High School is listed in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek High School is a public high school in Egg Harbor City, NJ, part of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, serving approximately 942 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Creek High School
What grades does Cedar Creek High School serve?
Cedar Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Creek High School?
Cedar Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Creek High School rank in NJ?
Cedar Creek High School ranks #1,749 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cedar Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Creek High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Cedar Creek High School a charter school?
No, Cedar Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Creek High School?
39.1% of students at Cedar Creek High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (609) 593-3560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08215)
- 13,921
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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