Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks 1575 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crossroads High (Alternative) is a public alternative school located in Newark, California, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 57 students. The school is part of the Newark Unified School District, which is ranked 828 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crossroads High (Alternative) faces significant challenges in terms of student outcomes, with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 33.3% in the 2022-2023 school year to a high of 76.9% in 2020-2021, significantly lower than the state average of 55.41%. Similarly, the school's dropout rates have varied from 7.7% to 33.3%, higher than the state average of 27.36%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate was 0% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average of 45.66%, its students consistently perform below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on standardized tests.

When compared to other nearby alternative schools, such as Castro Valley Virtual Academy and Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Crossroads High (Alternative) stands out with its lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.21% to 73.33%, suggests that it serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15:1 to 28.5:1, may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560-1324

(510) 818-3720

District: Newark Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1575^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,016

Student/teacher ratio: 28.5

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.9%

White:

24.6%

Asian:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossroads High (Alternative) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.6. (See more...)

Compare Details Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.18. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Crossroads High (Alternative) freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Crossroads High (Alternative) is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.9%), White (24.6%), Asian (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads High (Alternative) is 28.5. (See more...)

Compare Crossroads High (Alternative) employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads High (Alternative) is $9,016.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crossroads High (Alternative) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads High (Alternative) 1575^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Crossroads High (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

Newark Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Unified 828^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.60	1583^rd	5883	73.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Rank History for all high school students at Crossroads High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	18.77	1324^th	1653	19.9%
2005	11.38	1688^th	1901	11.2%
2006	29.73	1097^th	1968	44.3%
2007	26.91	1231^st	2063	40.3%
2008	17.61	1634^th	2117	22.8%
2009	25.08	1619^th	2238	27.7%
2010	12.47	1927^th	2281	15.5%
2011	16.75	1767^th	2367	25.3%
2012	27.01	1394^th	2354	40.8%
2013	22.37	1568^th	2426	35.4%
2016	24.38	1455^th	2039	28.6%
2019	20.13	1621^st	2133	24.0%
2022	50.74	912^th	2123	57.0%
2023	29.19	1441^st	2348	38.6%
2024	24.18	1575^th	2323	32.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.10	1863^rd	2247	17.1%
2024	13.56	1806^th	2235	19.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Crossroads High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.41	1508^th	2118	28.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Crossroads High (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.68	792^nd	2207	64.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	75	4	13	84	3	n/a	n/a	179
1995	95	13	13	89	3	n/a	n/a	213
1996	95	13	13	89	3	n/a	n/a	213
1997	93	13	14	91	1	n/a	n/a	212
1998	87	11	28	77	2	n/a	n/a	205
1999	66	11	20	56	2	n/a	n/a	155
2000	68	14	14	60	3	n/a	n/a	159
2001	72	12	18	59	2	n/a	n/a	163
2002	31	8	13	51	2	n/a	n/a	105
2003	31	8	13	51	2	n/a	n/a	105
2004	38	12	18	55	1	n/a	n/a	124
2005	21	12	14	48	1	n/a	n/a	96
2006	8	9	5	39	2	n/a	n/a	63
2007	15	6	4	42	0	n/a	n/a	67
2008	5	3	n/a	22	n/a	n/a	n/a	30
2009	10	7	2	30	0	2	1	52
2010	11	6	4	23	0	1	1	46
2011	12	9	2	36	0	1	2	62
2012	11	2	0	24	0	0	6	43
2013	7	3	0	32	0	0	3	45
2014	3	1	1	27	0	0	3	35
2015	5	0	3	25	0	0	0	33
2016	7	4	4	24	0	1	0	40
2017	14	3	4	29	0	3	2	55
2018	10	3	3	36	0	0	3	55
2019	6	8	3	23	0	0	3	43
2020	5	2	2	25	0	2	1	37
2021	5	2	2	18	0	0	3	30
2022	16	9	63	48	1	5	20	162
2023	14	4	10	25	0	1	3	57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	179	5.9	30.3	0
1995	213	5.8	36.7	0
1996	213	5.8	36.7	0
1997	212	5.4	39.3	0
1998	205	6.4	32.0	0
1999	155	5.4	28.7	0
2000	159	5.4	29.4	0
2001	163	4.0	40.8	0
2002	105	5.0	21.0	0
2003	105	5.0	21.0	0
2004	124	5.0	24.8	0
2005	96	4.0	24.0	0
2006	63	4.0	15.8	0
2007	67	2.0	33.5	0
2008	30	0.3	100.0	20
2009	52	3.9	13.0	11.5
2010	46	3.0	15.3	n/a
2011	62	n/a	n/a	0
2012	43	3.0	14.3	n/a
2013	45	2.5	18.0	57.8
2014	35	1.9	17.7	54.3
2015	33	2.0	16.5	51.5
2016	40	4.0	10.0	55
2017	55	4.3	12.7	27.3
2018	55	2.0	27.5	56.4
2019	43	1.8	23.4	60.5
2020	37	n/a	n/a	73
2021	30	2.0	15.0	73.3
2022	162	6.0	27.0	43.2
2023	57	2.0	28.5	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	179	5.9	30.3	0
1995	213	5.8	36.7	0
1996	213	5.8	36.7	0
1997	212	5.4	39.3	0
1998	205	6.4	32.0	0
1999	155	5.4	28.7	0
2000	159	5.4	29.4	0
2001	163	4.0	40.8	0
2002	105	5.0	21.0	0
2003	105	5.0	21.0	0
2004	124	5.0	24.8	0
2005	96	4.0	24.0	0
2006	63	4.0	15.8	0
2007	67	2.0	33.5	0
2008	30	0.3	100.0	20
2009	52	3.9	13.0	11.5
2010	46	3.0	15.3	n/a
2011	62	n/a	n/a	0
2012	43	3.0	14.3	n/a
2013	45	2.5	18.0	57.8
2014	35	1.9	17.7	54.3
2015	33	2.0	16.5	51.5
2016	40	4.0	10.0	55
2017	55	4.3	12.7	27.3
2018	55	2.0	27.5	56.4
2019	43	1.8	23.4	60.5
2020	37	n/a	n/a	73
2021	30	2.0	15.0	73.3
2022	162	6.0	27.0	43.2
2023	57	2.0	28.5	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crossroads High (Alternative)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,016

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads High (Alternative)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1621^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1441^st of 2348 High schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Crossroads High (Alternative))	30.8	18.2	12.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newark Unified)	55.1	49.4	5.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads High (Alternative))	0	9.1	9.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newark Unified)	24.4	21.5	2.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	43	57	32.6%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	10	233.3%
Hispanic	23	25	8.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	6	14	133.3%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	43.9%	16.6%

Schools Near Crossroads High (Alternative)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Crossroads High (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	35753 Cedar Blvd.	Newark	94560	Alameda County	Newark Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 818-3720	57	2	28.5	43.9%	14 (24.6%)	4 (7.0%)	25 (43.9%)	10 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)					9.1								29.4								22.2							$9,016
Circle of Independent Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4700 Calaveras Ave.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	Fremont Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 797-0100	401	21	19.0	33.9%	80 (20.0%)	11 (2.7%)	87 (21.7%)	197 (49.1%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	14 (3.5%)								(n/a)	63.2	38.5		33.3	41.3	50.0	61.5	68.4	33.3	44.1	66.7	46.4	52.3	42.9	38.5	52.6	16.7	26.5	35.9	17.9	29.5							$10,107
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	703 C St.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 874-1119	494	44	11.1	27.1%	121 (24.5%)	18 (3.6%)	77 (15.6%)	191 (38.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (17.2%)								(n/a)	57.5	46.2	51.3		51.7	70.3	68.4	65.0	71.8	61.1	63.2	85.0	69.4	70.3	57.9	60.0	56.4	50.0	38.5	50.0	54.7	56.8	65.9	81.8	65.9	61.4	65.9
Decoto School for Independent Study	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	725 Whipple Rd.	Union City	94587	Alameda County	New Haven Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 476-2696	295	16	18.5	47.8%	26 (8.8%)	24 (8.1%)	129 (43.7%)	86 (29.2%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.7%)	19 (6.4%)								(n/a)		26.1	13.0	27.3	16.1				29.4	50.0	34.8	44.3	42.5				17.7	18.8	26.1	22.1	22.9							$13,116
California School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 Walnut Ave.	Fremont	94536	Alameda County	California School for the Blind (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3800	55	12	4.7	29.1%	5 (9.1%)	6 (10.9%)	29 (52.7%)	10 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)
California School for the Deaf-Fremont	Public, Alternative	K-12	39350 Gallaudet Dr.	Fremont	94538	Alameda County	California School for the Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 794-3666	294	71	4.1	99.0%	60 (20.4%)	19 (6.5%)	158 (53.7%)	38 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.4%)								(n/a)		0.0	11.8		4.8				0.0		0.0	29.2	11.3				0.0		7.7	20.8	10.1							$49,408
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	1-12	951 Palisade St.	Hayward	94542	Alameda County	Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 370-3334	553	25	22.5	26.0%	86 (15.6%)	28 (5.1%)	264 (47.7%)	91 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	78 (14.1%)								(n/a)	44.9	7.5		23.3	23.3	33.3	26.9	59.6	55.8	46.8	31.3	44.4	41.7	29.4	30.8	30.8	41.9	23.4	7.5	2.2	23.0
Alameda County Community	Public, Alternative	K-12	313 West Winton Ave.	Hayward	94544	Alameda County	Alameda County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 670-4590	54	4	14.0	83.3%	1 (1.9%)	11 (20.4%)	35 (64.8%)	4 (7.4%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)																												$30,064
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford	Public, Alternative	K-12	725 Welch Rd.	Palo Alto	94304	Santa Clara County	Palo Alto Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 497-8230	10	4	2.5	40.0%	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	6 (60.0%)	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Pleasanton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	245 Abbie St.	Pleasanton	94566	Alameda County	Pleasanton Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(925) 426-4260	85	5	16.2	15.3%	23 (27.1%)	5 (5.9%)	13 (15.3%)	34 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	7 (8.2%)								(n/a)		54.6			72.0						54.6		81.0								71.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Crossroads High (Alternative)

How many students attend Crossroads High (Alternative)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Crossroads High (Alternative).

Is Crossroads High (Alternative) a good school?

Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks 1575^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Crossroads High (Alternative)?

Students at Crossroads High (Alternative) are 44% Hispanic, 25% White, 18% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Crossroads High (Alternative) in?

Newark Unified

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