- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden City, MI
Cambridge Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261554002045
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Alternative High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Alternative High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Garden City, MI.
School address
District: Garden City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261554002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Cambridge Alternative High School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261554002045 · Garden City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 21.5:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (896 students)
Cambridge Alternative High School shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
896 students
- Farmington 56
Farmington 56 Campus
455 students
- Garden City Mi
Garden City Middle School
423 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
419 students
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
412 students
- This school 258
Cambridge Alternative High School
258 students
What this shows Cambridge Alternative High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Alternative High School compares
Cambridge Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Cambridge Alternative High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Garden City Public Schools reports $20,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington 56 Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary 12 Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary 34 Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Alternative High School
How many students attend Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Alternative High School is 21.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Alternative High School?
70.0% of students at Cambridge Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Alternative High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Garden City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Alternative High School?
Cambridge Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Alternative High School rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Alternative High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Garden City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City Public Schools?
Besides Cambridge Alternative High School, Garden City Public Schools also operates Garden City High School (896 students), Farmington 56 Campus (455 students), and Garden City Middle School (423 students). See the Garden City Public Schools district page for the complete list.