Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Summary:

Crossroads Alternative Education Center is a public virtual school located in Los Banos, California, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade with an enrollment of 141 students. The school is part of the Los Banos Unified school district, which is ranked 1182 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Despite facing significant challenges, including lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and a high-need student population, Crossroads Alternative Education Center has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.2% to 100% over the past five school years, which is significantly higher than the state's average of around 84%. However, the school has also experienced fluctuations in its dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 12.8%, which are higher than the state average of around 3-4%. Additionally, the school has faced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 33.9%, significantly higher than the state average of around 12-14%.

Academically, Crossroads Alternative Education Center has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all below 25% in the 2023-2024 school year. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, suggesting that the school's high rates of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school's ability to maintain high graduation rates and serve as an alternative education option for students in the Los Banos area is a notable achievement.


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Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 929 West Pacheco Blvd.
       Los Banos, CA  93635-3931


(209) 826-4013

District: Los Banos Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1886th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,983 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.0%
White:
10.6%
Not Specified:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crossroads Alternative Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks worse than 81.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84%), White (10.6%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative Education Center is 23.5. (See more...)
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Compare Crossroads Alternative Education Center employs 8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Alternative Education Center is $11,983.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Crossroads Alternative Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Alternative Education Center 1886th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Crossroads Alternative Education Center in the ranking list.)

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Los Banos Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Banos Unified 1182nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 5.94 2305th 2379 3.1%
2015 5.59 2429th 2477 1.9%
2016 3.41 2472nd 2497 1.0%
2022 16.87 2357th 2740 14.0%
2023 28.22 1893rd 2802 32.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.17 1327th 2458 46.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.78 1891st 2509 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.25 1773rd 2359 24.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 4.86 2209th 2238 1.3%
2010 17.52 1727th 2281 24.3%
2011 18.55 1692nd 2367 28.5%
2012 17.05 1727th 2354 26.6%
2013 19.29 1684th 2426 30.6%
2015 12.00 1695th 1994 15.0%
2016 18.62 1546th 2039 24.2%
2017 16.11 1566th 2021 22.5%
2018 17.96 1541st 2017 23.6%
2019 21.76 1575th 2133 26.2%
2021 19.70 1032nd 1290 20.0%
2022 16.93 1739th 2123 18.1%
2023 20.25 1700th 2348 27.6%
2024 12.47 1886th 2323 18.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.58 812th 1534 47.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.69 1404th 1862 24.6%
2019 22.42 1460th 1937 24.6%
2021 24.40 879th 1126 21.9%
2022 16.36 1638th 1943 15.7%
2023 22.95 1601st 2247 28.7%
2024 14.58 1785th 2235 20.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.07 1450th 1760 17.6%
2019 19.99 1448th 1833 21.0%
2021 16.64 907th 1054 13.9%
2022 10.83 1716th 1858 7.6%
2023 15.17 1719th 2118 18.8%
2024 12.69 1777th 2098 15.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.23 1552nd 1880 17.4%
2021 19.44 911th 1122 18.8%
2022 25.55 1395th 1916 27.2%
2023 23.03 1529th 2207 30.7%
2024 11.52 1826th 2172 15.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.78 1339th 1742 23.1%
2019 14.33 1531st 1814 15.6%
2022 20.32 1488th 1861 20.0%
2023 25.50 1473rd 2142 31.2%
2024 15.23 1693rd 2125 20.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.72 1278th 1434 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 0 4 2 82 2 0 22 0 112
2011 20 2 1 48 1 0 3 0 75
2012 17 2 1 41 0 0 1 0 62
2013 26 5 0 76 1 0 2 0 110
2014 22 2 0 102 0 0 4 0 130
2015 20 3 0 92 0 0 6 0 121
2016 24 3 0 101 0 0 5 0 133
2017 23 1 0 84 1 0 3 0 112
2018 26 2 1 79 0 1 0 0 109
2019 22 0 2 86 0 1 1 0 112
2020 12 1 2 80 0 1 1 0 97
2021 13 0 2 74 0 0 1 0 90
2022 25 2 0 148 4 0 1 0 180
2023 25 1 0 109 3 1 2 0 141
2024 20 2 0 158 1 2 2 3 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2010 112 n/a n/a 31.3
2011 75 n/a n/a 26.7
2012 62 3.2 19.0 n/a
2013 110 4.5 24.4 50
2014 130 3.7 35.1 38.5
2015 121 5.0 24.2 74.4
2016 133 5.0 26.6 75.2
2017 112 6.0 18.6 57.1
2018 109 6.0 18.1 60.6
2019 112 6.0 18.6 58.9
2020 97 n/a n/a 64.9
2021 90 6.0 15.0 67.8
2022 180 6.5 27.6 68.9
2023 141 7.5 18.8 68.8
2024 188 8.0 23.5 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2010 112 n/a n/a 31.3
2011 75 n/a n/a 26.7
2012 62 3.2 19.0 n/a
2013 110 4.5 24.4 50
2014 130 3.7 35.1 38.5
2015 121 5.0 24.2 74.4
2016 133 5.0 26.6 75.2
2017 112 6.0 18.6 57.1
2018 109 6.0 18.1 60.6
2019 112 6.0 18.6 58.9
2020 97 n/a n/a 64.9
2021 90 6.0 15.0 67.8
2022 180 6.5 27.6 68.9
2023 141 7.5 18.8 68.8
2024 188 8.0 23.5 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Crossroads Alternative Education Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,983

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads Alternative Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1575th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1700th of 2348 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Crossroads Alternative Education Center)34.227.1
 7.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Banos Unified)44.745.2
 0.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Alternative Education Center)02.1
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Banos Unified)15.414.1
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Crossroads Alternative Education Center)7.512.5
 5%
   11th Grade Science (Los Banos Unified)16.618.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students112141
 25.9%
African American01
American Indian03
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic86109
 26.7%
Pacific Islander11
White2225
 13.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%68.8%
 9.9%


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Students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center are 84% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% Not Specified, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Crossroads Alternative Education Center.

Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 18.8% of California alternative schools.


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