Cambridge Alternative High School

28901 CAMBRIDGE ST
GARDEN CITY, MI 48135

353 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cambridge High School, located in Garden City, Michigan, operates as an alternative education institution within the Garden City Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting or who require a different approach to meeting their academic goals. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a more personalized curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover necessary credits, and prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic focus, Cambridge High School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a close-knit community where students receive increased individual attention and mentorship. By focusing on individualized learning plans and a supportive atmosphere, the school seeks to empower students to build confidence, improve their academic performance, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas, ensuring they are better positioned for future career or educational opportunities.

353

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

29.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	15
Black	116
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
207 (58.6 %)
Black
116 (32.9 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garden City Public Schools
Phone:	(734)762-8430
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 116