Serving 258 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Cambridge Alternative High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Cambridge Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Alternative High School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2932 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2932 out of 3,025 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 81%.
How many students attend Cambridge Alternative High School?
258 students attend Cambridge Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cambridge Alternative High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 16:1.
What grades does Cambridge Alternative High School offer ?
Cambridge Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge Alternative High School part of?
Cambridge Alternative High School is part of Garden City School District.
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