Big Rapids High School vs Crossroads Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
755 students
Crossroads Charter Academy
Big Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
117 students
| Measure | Big Rapids High School Big Rapids, Michigan | Crossroads Charter Academy Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #221 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #7437 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 755 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 59.8%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 20.4).
- •Big Rapids High School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 117.
- •Big Rapids High School is a public school while Crossroads Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Rapids High School better than Crossroads Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids High School: 755. Crossroads Charter Academy: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids High School and Crossroads Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids High School is 221st of 591 and Crossroads Charter Academy is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).