Crossroads School (Closed 2014)

Crossroads School serves 29 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Crossroads School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crossroads School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crossroads School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crossroads School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crossroads School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crossroads School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Crossroads School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Crossroads School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crossroads School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crossroads School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Crossroads School?
The graduation rate of Crossroads School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crossroads School?
29 students attend Crossroads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Crossroads School students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads School?
Crossroads School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crossroads School offer ?
Crossroads School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Crossroads School part of?
Crossroads School is part of Hempfield Area School District.

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