The Lower Cape May Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Lower Township, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District.
Serving 717 students in grades 9-12, Lower Cape May Regional 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lower Cape May Regional High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Lower Cape May Regional 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 Lower Cape May Regional High School is 0.40, 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
#1517 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lower Cape May Regional High School's ranking?
Lower Cape May Regional High School is ranked #1517 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lower Cape May Regional High School often compared to?
Lower Cape May Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Cape May Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Lower Cape May Regional High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lower Cape May Regional High School?
717 students attend Lower Cape May Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lower Cape May Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower Cape May Regional High School?
Lower Cape May Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower Cape May Regional High School offer ?
Lower Cape May Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Cape May Regional High School part of?
Lower Cape May Regional High School is part of Lower Cape May Regional School District.
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