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Cambridge Alternative High School

28901 CAMBRIDGE ST, GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 · (734) 762-8430 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL258 STUDENTS
Enrollment
258
High
DISTRICT 577 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
186 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
42
Grade 11
71
Grade 12
139
Student demographics
White
14857%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
145%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Black
8433%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15660%
Female
10240%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
258
-175 (-40%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
was 32.3:1
% White
57%
was 56%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
33%
was 39%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cambridge Alternative High School

Located at 28901 CAMBRIDGE ST, in GARDEN CITY, Michigan, Cambridge Alternative High School is a cozy four-year high school that teaches 258 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Garden City Public Schools. That puts it 44% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Cambridge Alternative High School is one of 8 schools operated by Garden City Public Schools, a district that enrolls 3,193 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Cambridge Alternative High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 57% of enrollment. Other groups include 33% Black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 49% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Cambridge Alternative High School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 72% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, census data for Wayne County shows median household earnings sit near $60,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Across Wayne County's 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), Cambridge Alternative High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Garden City High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Cambridge Alternative High School.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cambridge Alternative High School has contracted 40%, going from 433 students in 2018 to 258 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 39% to 33% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 32.3:1 in 2018 to 23.9:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Cambridge Alternative High School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Cambridge Alternative High School
District
Garden City Public Schools
Address
28901 CAMBRIDGE ST, GARDEN CITY, MI 48135
Phone
(734) 762-8430
County
Wayne County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
258
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
186 (72%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
261554002045
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cambridge Alternative High School
How large is Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School enrolls approximately 258 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Cambridge Alternative High School serve?
Cambridge Alternative High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Cambridge Alternative High School?
Approximately 23.9:1 students per teacher at Cambridge Alternative High School.
How diverse is Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School reports a student body of 57% White, 5% Hispanic, 33% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Cambridge Alternative High School public or private?
Cambridge Alternative High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Garden City Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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