Crossroads Alternative High School

28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 214 students in grades 6-12, Crossroads Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crossroads Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Crossroads Alternative High School's student population of 214 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Crossroads Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Alternative High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crossroads Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crossroads Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
9%
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Black
43%
18%
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White
31%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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25-29%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crossroads Alternative High School's ranking?
Crossroads Alternative High School is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative High School?
214 students attend Crossroads Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Crossroads Alternative High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Alternative High School?
Crossroads Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossroads Alternative High School offer ?
Crossroads Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Alternative High School part of?
Crossroads Alternative High School is part of Kentwood Public Schools School District.

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5   5/23/2022
the good school would reccomend.
- Posted by Administrator - drmartin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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