Is Cedar Creek High School a good school?

Cedar Creek High School ranks 186 th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cedar Creek High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 942 students attended Cedar Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Creek High School?

Students at Cedar Creek High School are 57% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cedar Creek High School?

Cedar Creek High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Charles L. Spragg School Elementary : Mullica Township Primary School Middle : Egg Harbor City Community School Middle : Mullica Township Middle School

Cedar Creek High School

Summary:

Cedar Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, with a student population of 929 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, which is ranked 468 out of 613 districts in the state.

Cedar Creek High School has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past decade, moving from 254 out of 411 New Jersey high schools in 2013-2014 to 186 out of 426 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Geometry. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.7% of Cedar Creek's 9th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/ELA, compared to 45% for the district and 58.1% for the state. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.6% to 91.1% in recent years, on par with the district and state averages.

When compared to other high schools in the region, Cedar Creek High School generally outperforms nearby schools like Absegami High School and Oakcrest High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the nearby Hammonton High School, which is in a different district, has outperformed Cedar Creek High School in some academic areas, including ELA and Algebra I proficiency.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215-1606

(609) 593-3560

District: Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,022

Feeder schools for Cedar Creek High School:

Elementary:	Charles L. Spragg School
	Mullica Township Primary School
Middle:	Egg Harbor City Community School
	Mullica Township Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 942

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

22.6%

African American:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Creek High School ranks better than 56.3% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cedar Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cedar Creek High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Creek High School is 12, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District! (See more...)

Compare Cedar Creek High School employs 78.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Creek High School is $9,022, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Creek High School 186^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Cedar Creek High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District 468^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Creek High School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2012	46.74	267^th	388	31.2%
2013	47.47	273^rd	396	31.1%
2014	54.27	254^th	411	38.2%
2015	38.91	215^th	406	47.0%
2016	37.53	242^nd	409	40.8%
2017	36.03	244^th	411	40.6%
2018	33.91	262^nd	415	36.9%
2019	34.03	250^th	416	39.9%
2021	52.39	142^nd	405	64.9%
2022	41.44	200^th	415	51.8%
2023	43.25	194^th	422	54.0%
2024	45.73	186^th	426	56.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	53.21	110^th	355	69.0%
2019	40.43	176^th	349	49.6%
2021	59.95	82^nd	333	75.4%
2022	48.16	125^th	344	63.7%
2023	42.89	155^th	339	54.3%
2024	32.99	220^th	349	37.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	43.46	170^th	345	50.7%
2019	37.98	201^st	347	42.1%
2021	49.58	128^th	326	60.7%
2022	42.49	148^th	324	54.3%
2023	47.45	109^th	344	68.3%
2024	54.48	81^st	350	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	36.44	249^th	403	38.2%
2019	41.86	215^th	408	47.3%
2021	58.15	125^th	402	68.9%
2022	45.77	166^th	414	59.9%
2023	45.70	175^th	416	57.9%
2024	44.41	182^nd	416	56.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	34.19	243^rd	405	40.0%
2019	29.78	257^th	407	36.9%
2021	48.78	160^th	402	60.2%
2022	43.32	176^th	410	57.1%
2023	40.70	188^th	414	54.6%
2024	42.48	190^th	415	54.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.62	79^th	174	54.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	43.20	133^rd	266	50.0%
2019	46.47	118^th	254	53.5%
2021	52.03	93^rd	247	62.3%
2022	32.51	169^th	256	34.0%
2023	60.44	50^th	250	80.0%
2024	33.97	159^th	260	38.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	36.89	220^th	368	40.2%
2019	41.56	185^th	364	49.2%
2021	40.04	207^th	374	44.7%
2022	28.24	268^th	382	29.8%
2023	38.74	193^rd	385	49.9%
2024	45.14	177^th	394	55.1%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	31.31	225^th	340	33.8%
2019	27.99	225^th	339	33.6%
2021	47.79	118^th	336	64.9%
2022	49.42	118^th	335	64.8%
2023	48.03	133^rd	335	60.3%
2024	53.41	119^th	337	64.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, December 6, 2019

Your ratings do not consider individual education departments within the high school. Cedar Creek has an outstanding music and drama department. The choral director is extremely talented and has a extensive music education background. I am sure that department would rate among the highest in the entire state of New Jersey. I have attended many excellent performances by the students since the high school opened in 2011, and I am a former social studies teacher myself now retired. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 27, 2013

This school is providing my son with an excellent education. The teachers are wonderful. The school district provides parents and students with feedback on grades, performance, district issues, and district happenings. The guidance department is active with all the students and helping them to develop goals and plans every step of the way. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, October 4, 2013

Excellent faculty, facilities, extracurricular activities! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cedar Creek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	262	68	9	79	1	2	2	0	423
2012	373	101	14	134	2	3	4	0	631
2013	526	121	23	160	2	3	5	0	840
2014	559	112	24	155	3	2	7	0	862
2015	576	125	26	171	3	1	8	0	910
2016	601	123	27	162	2	0	6	0	921
2017	588	117	25	146	2	0	11	0	889
2018	551	121	29	178	0	0	14	0	893
2019	582	126	23	185	0	0	14	0	930
2020	554	122	29	178	1	0	24	0	908
2021	578	118	30	184	1	0	24	0	935
2022	570	128	30	207	1	0	26	0	962
2023	546	123	31	198	2	0	28	1	929
2024	540	132	32	213	1	0	22	2	942

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	423	22.4	18.8	39
2012	631	46.3	13.6	39
2013	840	63.0	13.3	39.8
2014	862	68.4	12.6	42.2
2015	910	66.0	13.7	41.2
2016	921	70.0	13.1	40.6
2017	889	73.0	12.1	30
2018	893	72.2	12.3	39.4
2019	930	73.4	12.6	38.8
2020	908	74.8	12.1	42
2021	935	74.8	12.5	38.9
2022	962	77.8	12.3	40.6
2023	929	78.5	11.8	39.9
2024	942	78.5	12.0	39.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	423	22.4	18.8	39
2012	631	46.3	13.6	39
2013	840	63.0	13.3	39.8
2014	862	68.4	12.6	42.2
2015	910	66.0	13.7	41.2
2016	921	70.0	13.1	40.6
2017	889	73.0	12.1	30
2018	893	72.2	12.3	39.4
2019	930	73.4	12.6	38.8
2020	908	74.8	12.1	42
2021	935	74.8	12.5	38.9
2022	962	77.8	12.3	40.6
2023	929	78.5	11.8	39.9
2024	942	78.5	12.0	39.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Creek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$154 (1.7%)	$8,868 (98.3%)	$9,022

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 250^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 194^th of 422 High schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Creek High School)	45.6	61.4	15.8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)	43.5	44.4	0.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Cedar Creek High School)	23	10.7	12.3%
9th Grade Algebra I (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)	22.2	11.8	10.4%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
9th Grade Geometry (Cedar Creek High School)	51.7	40.9	10.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)	57.3	41.6	15.7%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cedar Creek High School)	22.3	10.6	11.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)	21	11.6	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Cedar Creek High School)	20.7	40.9	20.2%
End of Course Geometry (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)	19.8	41.6	21.8%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	930	929	0.1%
African American	126	123	2.4%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	23	31	34.8%
Hispanic	185	198	7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	582	546	6.2%
Two or More Races	14	28	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	39.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Cedar Creek High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Creek High School	Public	9-12	1701 New York Ave.	Egg Harbor City	08215	Atlantic County	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 593-3560	942	79	12.0	39.1%	540 (57.3%)	132 (14.0%)	213 (22.6%)	32 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.3%)	45.7	186^th of 426 public high schools	56.3%		43.3	194^th of 422 public high schools	54.0%	8	30.3	69.7	19.5		19.4	37.7	37.7			$9,022	$154	$8,868
Southern Rch	Public	9-12	800A Buffalo Ave	Egg Harbor City	08215	Atlantic County	Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 965-5200	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oakcrest High School	Public	9-12	1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive	Mays Landing	08330	Atlantic County	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 909-2600	936	86	10.9	61.1%	312 (33.3%)	290 (31.0%)	237 (25.3%)	61 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.7%)	16.6	361^st of 426 public high schools	15.3%		24.8	305^th of 422 public high schools	27.7%	56	14.0	35.3	4.4		4.3	25.0	24.5			$10,231	$216	$10,015
Absegami High School	Public	9-12	201 S Wrangleboro Road	Galloway	08205	Atlantic County	Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 652-1372	1,131	101	11.2	51.1%	451 (39.9%)	255 (22.5%)	274 (24.2%)	109 (9.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.1%)	25.8	304^th of 426 public high schools	28.6%		29.8	277^th of 422 public high schools	34.4%	27	21.8	34.3	15.3		15.2	45.9	45.9			$9,824	$203	$9,621
Atlantic County Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	5080 Atlantic Avenue	Mays Landing	08330	Atlantic County	Atlantic County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 625-2249	1,805	150	12.0	58.2%	576 (31.9%)	245 (13.6%)	741 (41.1%)	135 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	91 (5.0%)	41.6	207^th of 426 public high schools	51.4%		38.2	219^th of 422 public high schools	48.1%	12	32.5	57.6	19.6		19.6	40.8	40.8			$8,517	$636	$7,881
Atlantic County High School	Public	9-12	4805 Nawakwa Boulevard	Mays Landing	08330	Atlantic County	Atlantic County Special Services School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 625-5663	94	5	20.8	54.3%	26 (27.7%)	26 (27.7%)	37 (39.4%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,670		$15,670
Atlantic Regional School	Public	9-12	2562 Tilton Rd	Egg Harbor Township	08234	Atlantic County	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 645-6748	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pinelands Rch	Public	7-12	800 Carranza Road	Tabernacle	08088	Burlington County	Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 268-1424	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Egg Harbor Township High School	Public	9-12	24 High School Drive	Egg Harbor Township	08234	Atlantic County	Egg Harbor Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 653-0100	2,299	203	11.3	48.4%	889 (38.7%)	236 (10.3%)	681 (29.6%)	358 (15.6%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	124 (5.4%)	31.4	264^th of 426 public high schools	38.0%		35.9	237^th of 422 public high schools	43.8%	27	26.5	43.0	18.4	0.0	15.7	31.0	31.0	90.3	90.3	$13,344	$101	$13,243
Pleasantville High School	Public	9-12	701 Mill Road	Pleasantville	08232	Atlantic County	Pleasantville Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 383-6900	797	70	11.3	72.9%	13 (1.6%)	238 (29.9%)	511 (64.1%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.3%)	9.8	406^th of 426 public high schools	4.7%		13	378^th of 422 public high schools	10.4%	28	2.4	23.4	3.1		3.1					$16,528	$509	$16,019

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