At a glance
Reported students
216
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
Crossroads Alternative High School: 216 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Crossroads Alternative High School
Crossroads Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kentwood Public Schools. NCES reports 216 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.6%) and White (22.7%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Crossroads Alternative High School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.7%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black42.6%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kentwood Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Kentwood High School
High · Grades 10–12
2,068 reported students
Southwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
302 reported students
Townline Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
320 reported students
Meadowlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Bowen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Brookwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Public schools near Crossroads Alternative High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Street Academy High · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 09–12 | 94 | 1 mi |
| Grand River Preparatory High School High · Charter · Grand River Preparatory High School | 09–12 | 635 | 1.2 mi |
| Kelloggsville High School High · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 09–12 | 595 | 1.6 mi |
| East Kentwood High School High · Kentwood Public Schools | 10–12 | 2,068 | 2.2 mi |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center High · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 09–12 | 97 | 3.2 mi |
| Godwin Heights Senior High School High · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 09–12 | 656 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Alternative High School
What grades does Crossroads Alternative High School serve?
Crossroads Alternative High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kentwood Public Schools.
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative High School?
Crossroads Alternative High School reported 216 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 211 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 216 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Crossroads Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Crossroads Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentwood Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Crossroads Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Crossroads Alternative High School in?
Crossroads Alternative High School is part of Kentwood Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Crossroads Alternative High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include 54th Street Academy (1 mi), Grand River Preparatory High School (1.2 mi), Kelloggsville High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.