ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cherry Hill School District school district, located in CHERRY HILL, NJ with about 36 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Alternative High School**, located in the Malberg Building in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The program is tailored to provide a more flexible, personalized approach to learning, focusing on meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its student body. By utilizing a smaller, more intimate setting, the school aims to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty, which helps in re-engaging students who have faced challenges in standard classroom environments.

The school’s curriculum is structured to ensure that students remain on track for graduation while receiving the necessary support to overcome individual obstacles. Through a combination of focused instruction and a supportive school culture, the Alternative High School prioritizes student success, personal responsibility, and post-secondary preparedness. It serves as a vital component of the Cherry Hill Public School District’s commitment to educational equity, ensuring that all students have access to a pathway that leads to a high school diploma in an environment conducive to their personal growth.

For more information, contact Alternative High School at (856) 427-4311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.