- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340300000223
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alternative High School held near 32 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340300000223 · Cherry Hill, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 4:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Alternative High School held near 32 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School East
2,120 students
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School West
1,287 students
- John a. Carusi
John a. Carusi Middle School
859 students
- Rosa Internati 745
Rosa International Middle School
745 students
- Henry C. Beck 701
Henry C. Beck Middle School
701 students
- This school 32
Alternative High School
32 students
What this shows Alternative High School reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative High School compares
Alternative High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 66% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 1% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 32 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cherry Hill School District reports $24,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill High School West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative High School
How many students attend Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School is 4:1, which is 66% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative High School?
34.4% of students at Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative High School rank among high schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cherry Hill, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cherry Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Besides Alternative High School, Cherry Hill School District also operates Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students), Cherry Hill High School West (1,287 students), and John a. Carusi Middle School (859 students). See the Cherry Hill School District district page for the complete list.