Serving 242 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Crossroads Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Alternative High School is 0.72, 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.
What is Crossroads Alternative High School's ranking?
Crossroads Alternative High School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 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 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative High School?
242 students attend Crossroads Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Crossroads Alternative High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Alternative High School?
Crossroads Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher 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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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