Below Average
#2294 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Alternative High School
High School · Cherry Hill School District · Cherry Hill, NJ
A Cherry Hill School District high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
MALBERG BUILDING 45 Ranoldo Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
- Math 10% proficient (2017)
- Reading 30% proficient (2017)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alternative High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2013, to 20% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 14 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,244
Median home value
$335,700
Median rent
$1,707/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Cherry Hill High School WestEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,304 | Compare → |
| Foxman Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Haddonfield Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 878 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Hill School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $24,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative High School is listed in Cherry Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative High School
Alternative High School is a public high school in Cherry Hill, NJ, part of Cherry Hill School District, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,294 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative High School
What grades does Alternative High School serve?
Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative High School rank in NJ?
Alternative High School ranks #2,294 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative High School?
37.5% of students at Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (856) 427-4311
- Area population (ZIP 08034)
- 20,138
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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