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#1135 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Lower Cape May Regional High School
High School · Lower Cape May Regional School District · Cape May, NJ
A high school in Cape May, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
687 RT 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Math 26% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lower Cape May Regional High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lower Cape May Regional 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,795/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape May), 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
$80,782
Median home value
$399,200
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–10 | 2.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Wildwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lower Cape May Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lower Cape May Regional High School is listed in Lower Cape May Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lower Cape May Regional High School
Lower Cape May Regional High School is a public high school in Cape May, NJ, part of Lower Cape May Regional School District, serving approximately 723 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lower Cape May Regional High School
What grades does Lower Cape May Regional High School serve?
Lower Cape May Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lower Cape May Regional High School?
Lower Cape May Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Cape May Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Cape May Regional High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lower Cape May Regional High School rank in NJ?
Lower Cape May Regional High School ranks #1,135 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lower Cape May Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lower Cape May Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lower Cape May Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Cape May Regional High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lower Cape May Regional High School a charter school?
No, Lower Cape May Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lower Cape May Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Lower Cape May Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Cape May Regional High School?
41.1% of students at Lower Cape May Regional 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
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (609) 884-3475
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08204)
- 16,890
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 08204; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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