LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lower Cape May Regional High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District school district, located in CAPE MAY, NJ with about 871 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, Lower Cape May Regional High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lower Cape May Regional High School (LCMRHS), located in Cape May, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the regional district, educating students from the surrounding communities of Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point, Lower Township, and Wildwood Crest. The school is known for its comprehensive approach to academics and athletics, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as robust vocational and career-technical education programs.
Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering a vibrant culture of extracurricular involvement. With a strong commitment to its "Caper Tiger" pride, the institution hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive social environment, Lower Cape May Regional High School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to both their local community and the global society.
For more information, contact Lower Cape May Regional High School at (609) 884-3475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CAPE MAY, NJ 08204
(609) 884-3475
LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAPE MAY, NJ with about 871 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lower Cape May Regional School District
- Total Students:
- 871
- Teachers:
- 79.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 871 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.