Cedar Creek High School is a public high school in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school serves students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District and opened in September 2010.
Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Creek High School's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Green, Maroon
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Cedar Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Creek High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1384 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Cedar Creek High School's ranking?
Cedar Creek High School is ranked #1384 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cedar Creek High School often compared to?
Cedar Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakcrest High School, Absegami High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Creek High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cedar Creek High School?
942 students attend Cedar Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cedar Creek High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Creek High School?
Cedar Creek High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Creek High School offer ?
Cedar Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Creek High School part of?
Cedar Creek High School is part of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
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