- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, CA
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062706001921
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads High (Alternative) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706001921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Crossroads High (Alternative) shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-31.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062706001921 · Newark, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
Crossroads High (Alternative) shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-31.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crossroads High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- This school 31
Crossroads High (Alternative)
31 students
What this shows Crossroads High (Alternative) reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads High (Alternative) compares
Crossroads High (Alternative) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 16.7%
African American 10.0%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Crossroads High (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads High (Alternative)
How many students attend Crossroads High (Alternative)?
Crossroads High (Alternative) has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads High (Alternative) is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroads High (Alternative)?
43.9% of students at Crossroads High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads High (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads High (Alternative)?
Crossroads High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads High (Alternative) rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads High (Alternative) ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides Crossroads High (Alternative), Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.