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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 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
2,556 Schools
# Students
234 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
116,382 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.
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
35%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
60%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $76,209 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $81,261 is higher than the state median of $25,924. 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
$76,209
$27,031
Spending / Student
$81,261
$25,924
Best Cape May County Special Services School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
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
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 $81,261 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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