Cambridge Alternative High School vs Universal Learning Academy
Cambridge Alternative High School and Universal Learning Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.8 out of 10. Universal Learning Academy is significantly larger with 754 students, about 2.4× the size of Cambridge Alternative High School (314). In math proficiency, Universal Learning Academy leads at 16.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Garden City, MI
4.8/10
High School9th – 12th
314 students
Universal Learning Academy
Westland, MI
4.7/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
754 students
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| Metric | Cambridge Alternative High School | Universal Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | 90.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #2,646 of 3,198 | #2,676 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cambridge Alternative High School | Universal Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.5% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cambridge Alternative High School | Universal Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 314 | 754 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.3% | 90.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 50–54% | 90%+ |
| District | Garden City Public Schools | Universal Learning Academy |
| City | Garden City | Westland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garden City (48135) | Westland (48185) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,396 | $59,085 |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 | $183,500 |
| Median Rent | $991 | $1,123 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.6% | 23.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 13.0% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 24 min |