Alternative High School
32 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
32
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White21 (70.0 %)
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Black4 (13.3 %)
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Hispanic3 (10.0 %)
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Two or More2 (6.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Cherry Hill School District |
| Phone: | (856)427-4311 |
| Website: | http://ahs.chclc.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 32 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
1
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
5
Ungraded
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 5 |
| Ungraded | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | 31.2% |
| Male | 20 | 62.5% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 6.3% |
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