Lower Cape May Regional High School

Lower Cape May Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
687 Route 9,  Cape May, NJ
Lower Cape May Regional School District
3.7
4.3
723 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Larry Ziemba
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
68.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
188:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49%
White
75.4%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 131 Students
Stockton University 117 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 97 Students
Montclair State University 76 Students
Atlantic Cape Community College 67 Students
University of Delaware 59 Students
The College of New Jersey 59 Students
Temple University 57 Students
Drexel University 48 Students
Penn State 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 38 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Biology 27 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Film and Video Studies 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Civil Engineering 17 Students
Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 75 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/2/2025
I have loved my time at LCMR. It is a wonderful school that really cares about its students, and every teacher truly cares about the education they provide.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2024
I enjoy my time at LCMR. There are great resources and it is very diverse. However, I wish that the Arts got more recognition and more people knew about it.
3.0 Senior
7/8/2020
I liked being on the sports team and becoming close to my teammates. The teachers are decent some can be better than others. I love the law class they provide it's my favorite class out of all the other classes I've taken.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/9/2022
I like this school. All the students are friendly. I moved here 2 years ago and it's great.
5.0 parent
2/9/2022
Great high-school. My kids never had any problems here. Highly recommended.
5.0 other
11/26/2016
Lower was my 3rd high school between 2004 and 2008. My first school was a private prep school in Connecticut and I watched a tenured teacher throw a temper tantrum to rival a 2 year old. My second school was at risk of losing its accreditation. Lower was a breath of fresh air after that. My teachers...
2.0 student
4/17/2014
I don't think it's a stretch to say that LCMR is below average. I'm not so sure it's necessarily the school's fault, the teachers and faculty do try hard with what they have for the most part, but this area doesn't have the largest budget. Some pros are that they have an excellent music program for...

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Lower Cape May Regional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cape May, NJ, in the Lower Township neighborhood, and is served by the Lower Cape May Regional School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 723 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Lower Cape May Regional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,652,758. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richard M. Teitelman School, Charles W. Sandman Consolidated School, Our Lady Star of Sea School, and more. Learn more about what Cape May has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lower Cape May Regional High School.

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