CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY 712

Crossroads Charter Academy 712 is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Crossroads Charter Academy school district, located in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 270 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Crossroads Charter Academy 712 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crossroads Charter Academy (CCA), located in Big Rapids, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy operates with a mission focused on fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. As a charter institution, it functions independently of the local school district, allowing it the flexibility to implement its own unique educational philosophy and curriculum while remaining tuition-free and open to the public.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement alongside traditional academic excellence. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused, disciplined learning culture, Crossroads Charter Academy aims to provide personalized attention to its students. Its curriculum is designed to challenge learners through a structured academic program, often emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to college or the workforce upon graduation.

For more information, contact Crossroads Charter Academy 712 at (231) 796-9041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 SPRUCE ST W
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1471
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CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY 712 is a public Title I Charter school in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 270 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
18.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 270 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY 712 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.0%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
54.8%
Male
45.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.