Crossroads Alternative High School

www.kentwoodps.org

216 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Crossroads Alternative High School, located at 28 60th St SE in Grand Rapids, is part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. By offering a flexible and supportive curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover necessary credits, and progress toward earning their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, focusing on the individual needs and goals of its students. By fostering a smaller, more intimate learning community, Crossroads provides an alternative to the large-classroom setting, allowing for closer mentorship between students and staff. Through its connection to the broader Kentwood Public Schools network, the institution remains committed to ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—are provided with the resources and guidance required to succeed and prepare for their future after graduation.

216

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossroads Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	49
Black	92
Asian	8
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Black
92 (42.6%)
White
49 (22.7%)
Hispanic
49 (22.7%)
Two or More
15 (6.9%)
Asian
8 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)261-6166
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 64

Ungraded 6