At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Cambridge Alternative High School: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 307
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.6:1
What the reported data says about Cambridge Alternative High School
Cambridge Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Garden City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Garden City Public Schools. NCES reports 258 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.4%) and Black (32.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cambridge Alternative High School
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black32.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garden City High School
High · Grades 09–12
896 reported students
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Burger Development Center
Other · Grades KG–12
108 reported students
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Elementary · Grades 03–04
412 reported students
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
Elementary · Grades 01–02
419 reported students
Garden City Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Public schools near Cambridge Alternative High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School High · Garden City Public Schools | 09–12 | 896 | 0.1 mi |
| Franklin High School High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 09–12 | 1,272 | 1.7 mi |
| Crestwood High School High · Crestwood School District | 09–12 | 1,272 | 2 mi |
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv High · Charter · Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School | 09–12 | 28 | 2.5 mi |
| American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll High · Charter · American International Academy | 07–12 | 240 | 2.5 mi |
| Westwood Virtual Academy High · Westwood Community School District | 09–12 | 174 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Alternative High School
What grades does Cambridge Alternative High School serve?
Cambridge Alternative High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Garden City Public Schools.
How many students attend Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 307 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cambridge Alternative High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 258 students and 10.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cambridge Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cambridge Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cambridge Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cambridge Alternative High School in?
Cambridge Alternative High School is part of Garden City Public Schools, based in Garden City, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cambridge Alternative High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garden City High School (0.1 mi), Franklin High School (1.7 mi), Crestwood High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.