Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alternative High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
51%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative High School?
32 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alternative High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative High School located?
Alternative High School is located in the Barclay Kingston neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Barclay Kingston.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2009
Cannot say enough about this school. Malberg is NOT for BAD kids. Malberg gives the kids the extra attention they need. The staff and principal are wonderful.
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