Ocean Academy
146 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Ocean Academy, located on Crest Haven Road in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Cape May County Special Services School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs, providing a therapeutic and structured environment designed to support students who require intensive behavioral and emotional support. By integrating rigorous academic standards with individualized clinical and social-emotional interventions, the academy aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully transition into less restrictive environments or post-secondary opportunities.
The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing a team of highly trained educators, counselors, and support staff to address the specific social, behavioral, and academic goals of each student. Their programming is designed to foster personal growth, self-regulation, and academic achievement within a small-group setting. By focusing on both the psychological well-being and the educational advancement of its students, Ocean Academy plays a critical role in the regional special education landscape, offering a safe and supportive space for students to develop the skills necessary for long-term success.
The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing a team of highly trained educators, counselors, and support staff to address the specific social, behavioral, and academic goals of each student. Their programming is designed to foster personal growth, self-regulation, and academic achievement within a small-group setting. By focusing on both the psychological well-being and the educational advancement of its students, Ocean Academy plays a critical role in the regional special education landscape, offering a safe and supportive space for students to develop the skills necessary for long-term success.
146
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Black | 18 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White93 (63.7 %)
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Hispanic30 (20.5 %)
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Black18 (12.3 %)
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Two or More3 (2.1 %)
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Asian1 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cape May County Special Services School District |
| Phone: | (609)465-2720 |
| Website: | http://www.cmcspecialservices.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 146 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 52 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
12
Kindergarten
3
Grade 1
8
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
8
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
8
Grade 6
8
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
5
Ungraded
78
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Grade 1 | 8 |
| Grade 2 | 5 |
| Grade 3 | 8 |
| Grade 4 | 7 |
| Grade 5 | 8 |
| Grade 6 | 8 |
| Grade 7 | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Ungraded | 78 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 25 | 17.1% |
| Male | 121 | 82.9% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Elementary School 3rd - 5th
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