Original Research by School Decision on Crossroads High
Crossroads High is a small alternative high school serving grades seven through twelve, located in Concord in central Contra Costa County. The school enrolls a tiny student population, with the vast majority in grade twelve, and a small number in grades ten and eleven. There is no current enrollment in grades seven through nine.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller numbers of white and Black students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating an economically vulnerable population. Data on the school's enrollment in special education and English learner programs was not available.
State testing data in English language arts, mathematics, and science is suppressed, meaning the results are either not reported or withheld for confidentiality reasons. When enrollment or tested groups are very small, states often suppress results to protect student privacy. A graduation rate was not reported; this omission reflects the school's small size and alternative status, which may sit outside the standard four-year graduation cohort tracking that applies to conventional high schools. Because the school is an alternative setting serving a specialized or at-risk population, and likely operates on a different timeline and structure than traditional schools, readers should understand that conventional performance metrics may not capture what this school does or how its students progress.
Crossroads operates under Mt. Diablo Unified, the school district serving Concord and surrounding areas. The district has recently restructured high school career pathways at its flagship school, moving away from a long-standing academy model toward open pathway electives, and has expanded arts and music offerings district-wide following state funding approval. These changes shape the broader context in which Concord families choose schools, though Crossroads' own curriculum and program design were not detailed in available data.
Concord itself is the largest city and commercial hub of central Contra Costa County, anchored by a walkable downtown around Todos Santos Plaza and served by two BART stations. The city is in the midst of planning a major redevelopment of the former Naval Weapons Station, a project that will add substantial housing, including affordable units, and is expected to reshape the city over the next several years. Housing values in the Concord area sit above state median, and rents are moderate but rising; the cost of living is material and reflects the Bay Area's broader affordability patterns.
Crossroads' very small enrollment and alternative classification suggest it serves students with distinct needs or circumstances that differ from the conventional high school population. A parent or resident considering this school should speak directly with the administration about the school's mission, how it serves its students, what academic and support structures it offers, and how outcomes are measured in this specific context.
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