Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Crossroads High (Alternative)'s student population of 31 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads High (Alternative) is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4661 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Crossroads High (Alternative) is ranked #4661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crossroads High (Alternative) often compared to?
Crossroads High (Alternative)is often viewed alongside schools like Hayward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Crossroads High (Alternative) is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crossroads High (Alternative)?
31 students attend Crossroads High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Crossroads High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads High (Alternative)?
Crossroads High (Alternative) has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crossroads High (Alternative) offer ?
Crossroads High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Crossroads High (Alternative) part of?
Crossroads High (Alternative) is part of Newark Unified School District.
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