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Alternative High School

MALBERG BUILDING, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 · (856)427-4311 · Camden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
Enrollment
32
High
DISTRICT 1,146 · STATE 929
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
12 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 41%
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
4
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
11
Student demographics
White
—50%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 37%
Hispanic
—19%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 35%
Black
—9%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 14%
Two+
—16%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
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.

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

6-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
32
-4 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 5.1:1
% White
50%
was 61%
% Hispanic
19%
was 6%
% Black
9%
was 28%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Alternative High School

Alternative High School, an one-room-style senior high in CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, overseen by Cherry Hill School District, serves 32 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 929 students per school, that is 97% leaner than typical.

Cherry Hill School District runs 19 schools in total, collectively educating 10,653 students. Alternative High School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Alternative High School reports that the largest single group is White at 50%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 19% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 9% Black.

Looking at school resources, Alternative High School shows 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 4.0:1. The state averages around 12.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably below Camden County's rate of about 50%.

In the surrounding community, Camden County reports that median household income runs about $88,755, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Camden County runs 158 public schools (combined enrollment of about 82,104 students), of which Alternative High School is one.

The closest other public school is Kingston Elementary School, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 6 years, enrollment at Alternative High School has contracted 11%, going from 36 students in 2018 to 32 in 2024. The Black share of enrollment fell from 28% to 9% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 5.1:1 in 2018 to 4.0:1 in 2024.

On the community side, members of the Alternative High School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Camden County at a glance

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Population
527,257
Census ACS
Median income
$88,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
82,104 students

Quick facts

School name
Alternative High School
District
Cherry Hill School District
Address
MALBERG BUILDING, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
Phone
(856)427-4311
County
Camden County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
4.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
12 (38%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
340300000223
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Alternative High School
How large is Alternative High School?
Alternative High School enrolls approximately 32 students in grades 09-12.
Is Alternative High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Alternative High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Alternative High School have?
Alternative High School employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Alternative High School?
Student demographics at Alternative High School are roughly 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% Black, 16% Two or more.
Is Alternative High School public or private?
Alternative High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cherry Hill School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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