Enrollment
31
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads High (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads High (Alternative)
Crossroads High (Alternative) is a small combined-grade school in Newark, California, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.5:1, Crossroads High (Alternative) is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 28% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside Crossroads High (Alternative).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crossroads High (Alternative) compares
Crossroads High (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Crossroads High (Alternative).
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crossroads High (Alternative) a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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