Crossroads Alternative Education Center

School Overview
Crossroads Alternative Education Center, located in Los Banos, California, functions as a specialized academic environment designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. As an alternative education facility, the school focuses on providing individualized support, flexible instructional strategies, and a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles. By offering a smaller setting compared to a traditional high school, the center aims to address the specific needs of students who are at risk of falling behind or those who thrive better outside of a conventional classroom structure.

The primary mission of Crossroads is to provide a pathway for students to successfully earn their high school diplomas or credits required for graduation. The program emphasizes credit recovery, personal accountability, and the development of essential life and career skills. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to re-engage students in their education, improve attendance, and ultimately prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves further schooling, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
183
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic161
Black3
Asian1
Two or More2
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    161 (88.0%)
  • White
    14 (7.7%)
  • Black
    3 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Los Banos Unified
Phone: (209)826-4013
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 77
Grade 817
Grade 911
Grade 1041
Grade 1159
Grade 1248
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9350.8%
Male9049.2%