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Alternative High School

Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alternative High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Alternative High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
≤20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
21-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alternative High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alternative High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative High School?
32 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alternative High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative High School located?
Alternative High School is located in the Barclay Kingston neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Barclay Kingston.

School Reviews
5   6/30/2009
Cannot say enough about this school. Malberg is NOT for BAD kids. Malberg gives the kids the extra attention they need. The staff and principal are wonderful.
- Posted by Parent - armym

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 21-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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