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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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Cape May County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Cape May County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.57, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
232 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
62%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $76,866 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $81,961 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$76,866
$26,931
Spending / Student
$81,961
$25,828
Best Cape May County Special Services School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
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 232 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County Special Services School District?
62% of Cape May County Special Services School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 6:1, 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 $81,961 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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