Cambridge Alternative High School vs. Detroit School Of Arts
Should I attend Cambridge Alternative High School or Detroit School Of Arts? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cambridge Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Detroit School Of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Detroit School Of Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
305 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
29% | 71%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2665 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
21
102
Grade 10 Students
89
94
Grade 11 Students
102
126
Grade 12 Students
93
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
30%
95%
% White
63%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
