Cape May County Special Services School District

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Cape May County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 234 students in Cape May County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Cape May County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
234 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
(10-11)
<50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
14%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
60%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $99,752 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $89,863 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$21 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$99,752
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$89,863
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Cape May County Special Services School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cape May County Special Services School District?
Cape May County Special Services School District manages 2 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County Special Services School District?
60% of Cape May County Special Services School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape May County Special Services School District?
Cape May County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cape May County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $89,863 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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