Crossroads Charter Academy

Charter School 156 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Crossroads Charter, located in Hanford, California, is a public charter school that operates under the Kings County Office of Education. It is designed to provide a personalized and flexible educational environment for students who may benefit from an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on meeting individual academic needs through independent study programs, allowing students to progress at their own pace while receiving guidance and support from credentialed teachers.

By prioritizing smaller learning communities and tailored curriculum paths, Crossroads Charter aims to help students who might be at risk of falling behind or those who simply thrive in a non-traditional format. The school emphasizes graduation requirements and college or career readiness, fostering an environment that encourages self-discipline, personal responsibility, and academic achievement for students throughout the Hanford community.

156

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossroads Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	125
Black	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
125 (80.1 %)
White
24 (15.4 %)
Black
5 (3.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Armona Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)583-5060
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 25