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.
150
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Academy
Demographic Student Count
White87
Hispanic30
Black24
Asian3
Two or More6
  • White
    87 (58.0%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (20.0%)
  • Black
    24 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.0%)
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: 150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocean Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten16
Grade 114
Grade 216
Grade 313
Grade 416
Grade 511
Grade 619
Grade 720
Grade 811
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocean Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2315.3%
Male12784.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)