Crossroads For Youth serves 19 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
19 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
37%
18%

White
53%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Crossroads For Youth?
19 students attend Crossroads For Youth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Crossroads For Youth students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads For Youth?
Crossroads For Youth has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossroads For Youth offer ?
Crossroads For Youth offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Crossroads For Youth part of?
Crossroads For Youth is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.
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