Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cambridge Alternative High School's student population of 305 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridge Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Alternative High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Alternative High School's ranking?
Cambridge Alternative High School is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cambridge Alternative High School often compared to?
Cambridge Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit School Of Arts, Crestwood High School, Bridge Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge Alternative High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cambridge Alternative High School?
305 students attend Cambridge Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cambridge Alternative High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cambridge Alternative High School offer ?
Cambridge Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cambridge Alternative High School part of?
Cambridge Alternative High School is part of Garden City Public Schools School District.
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