Lower Cape May Regional High School
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The Lower Cape May Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school
located in Lower Township
, New Jersey
, United States, operating as part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District
. LCMRHS serves students from four communities in Cape May County
as part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District
. The school serves students from Lower Township, Cape May
, West Cape May
, and Cape May Point
.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,100 students and 75 classroom teachers (on an FTE
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.67.
The school was the 236th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 205th in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 185th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
, an athletic conference consisting of both parochial and public high schools located in Atlantic County
, Cape May County
, Cumberland County
, and Gloucester County
, New Jersey
. The Cape-Atlantic League operates under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Lower Township
Lower Township, New Jersey
Lower Township is a township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 22,945....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States, operating as part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District
Lower Cape May Regional School District
The Lower Cape May Regional School District is regional public school district headquartered in Lower Township, New Jersey, United States...
. LCMRHS serves students from four communities in Cape May County
Cape May County, New Jersey
-Climate:Being the southernmost point in New Jersey, Cape May has fairly mild wintertime temperatures. Contrary to that, the summertime has lower temperatures than most places in the state, making the county a popular place to escape the heat. It is in zone 7a/7b, which is the same as parts of...
as part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District
Lower Cape May Regional School District
The Lower Cape May Regional School District is regional public school district headquartered in Lower Township, New Jersey, United States...
. The school serves students from Lower Township, Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 United States...
, West Cape May
West Cape May, New Jersey
West Cape May is a Walsh Act borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,095....
, and Cape May Point
Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May Point is a borough located at the tip of the Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the resident population was 291...
.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,100 students and 75 classroom teachers (on an FTE
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.67.
The school was the 236th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of possible interest to residents of the United States state of New Jersey...
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 205th in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 185th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
Athletics
The Lower Cape May Regional High School Caper Tigers compete in the Atlantic Division of the Cape-Atlantic LeagueCape-Atlantic League
The Cape-Atlantic League is an athletic conference consisting of both parochial and public high schools located in Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, and Gloucester County, New Jersey. The Cape-Atlantic League operates under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic...
, an athletic conference consisting of both parochial and public high schools located in Atlantic County
Atlantic County, New Jersey
-National protected areas:* Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge * Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River -Demographics:...
, Cape May County
Cape May County, New Jersey
-Climate:Being the southernmost point in New Jersey, Cape May has fairly mild wintertime temperatures. Contrary to that, the summertime has lower temperatures than most places in the state, making the county a popular place to escape the heat. It is in zone 7a/7b, which is the same as parts of...
, Cumberland County
Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population is 156,898. Its county seat is Bridgeton. Cumberland County is named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland....
, and Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The Cape-Atlantic League operates under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is an association of hundreds of New Jersey high schools that regulates high school athletics and holds tournaments and crowns champions in high school sports.-State championships:...
.
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:- Joseph Castellucci - Principal
- Peter Daly - Assistant Principal
- Lawrence Ziemba - Assistant Principal
Notable alumni
- Chris JayChris JayChris Jay is a musician, songwriter, producer, writer and actor best known as the frontman and founder of the rock band, Army of Freshmen.-Background/Army of Freshmen:...
– member of the band Army of FreshmenArmy of FreshmenArmy of Freshmen is an independent 6 piece rock band based out of Ventura, California that has played over 1,000 shows in 43 states and 11 countries.-Early Years :... - Bill PilczukBill PilczukBill Pilczuk is an American swimmer who specialized in the 50 meter freestyle.Pilczuk is a native of Cape May Point, New Jersey....
(born 1971), Olympic swimmer - Matt SzczurMatt SzczurMatthew Szczur is an American professional baseball center fielder in the Chicago Cubs' farm system. He played college football and baseball at Villanova University prior to signing a professional contract with the Cubs in January 2011..-Early life:...
(born 1989), drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 38th round of the 2007 MLB Draft, directly out of high school. He declined a contract and became a wide receiver and special teams player for the Villanova WildcatsVillanova WildcatsThe Villanova Wildcats is the name of the athletic teams of Villanova University. They compete in the Big East for every sport except football, where they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association .-Men's basketball:The Villanova Wildcats compete in the Big EAST and are currently coached by Jay...
football team; gained 270 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns in a winning effort in the 2009 FCS National Championship2009 NCAA Division I FCS football seasonThe 2009 NCAA Division I FCS football season, part of the college football season, began in August 2009 and concluded with the national championship game on December 18, 2009 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, won by Villanova 23–21 over Montana.-Rule changes for 2009:The NCAA football rules committee...
Szczur also played baseball for Villanova, and was drafted in the 5th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. Szczur later signed a $1.5 million contract with the Cubs.
External links
- Lower Cape May Regional High School
- Lower Cape May Regional School District
- Data for the Lower Cape May Regional High School District, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- South Jersey Sports: Lower Cape May HS