Type
-
School
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Siviq Rank#82Santa Monica, CA
0 AP CoursesStudents are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies and make decisions based on their unique situations.
Enrollment
1,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a founded-in-1971 progressive, nonprofit, independent coeducational K-12 school in Santa Monica, California, with 1,211 students. For 2025-2026, the profile states the school does not rank students, does not cumulate GPA, offers no AP classes because AP was replaced by Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS), and counsels students on test-optional/test-free admissions policies.
College Counseling
College counseling staff listed include a Dean of College Counseling, three Associate Deans of College Counseling, and an Administrative Assistant.
Advanced Coursework
Crossroads offers Honors and Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS) courses; most CAS courses are reserved for 12th-grade students and typically limited to three per year unless petitioned, with some offerings in alternating years.
Matriculation Notes
Graduates of the classes of 2023-25 have enrolled at the listed four-year colleges and universities; each year, about 5% of graduates (7-8 students) pursue gap years, two-year colleges, and/or professional pursuits.
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Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
23rd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 23% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
67th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 67% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
27th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 27% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- K-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Testing Policy
- Students are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies and make decisions based on their unique situations.
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- We do not rank our students.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Contacts
Dean of College Counseling
Art McCann
Associate Dean of College Counseling
Yamilet Medina López
Associate Dean of College Counseling
Brianna Shepard
Associate Dean of College Counseling
Alicia Valencia-Akers
Administrative Assistant
Rhonda Tell
Main School Contact
School Contact
1714 21st St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; xrds.org
External References
Links
College Outcomes
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Search & Answers
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences.
How many students are enrolled at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences?
The current school profile reports about 1,211 students enrolled at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences.
What grades does Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences offer?
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences currently reports serving grades K-12.
Where is Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences located?
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is located in Santa Monica, CA.
Is Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences a day school or a boarding school?
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a private school.
Does Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences.
Which colleges show up most often for Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences?
The current school profile highlights New York University as one of the top reported college destinations for Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences.
Does Crossroads calculate GPA?
No. Crossroads says it does not cumulate GPA.
Does Crossroads rank students or give academic awards?
No to both. The school says it does not rank students, and it does not give out academic awards.
Are Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS) courses mostly for seniors?
Usually, yes. Most CAS classes are reserved for 12th graders and students are typically limited to three CAS courses per year unless they petition.
What does Crossroads say about outcomes after graduation?
The profile says 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. It also says about 5% of graduates each year—roughly 7 to 8 students—choose gap years, two-year colleges, and/or professional pursuits right away.
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Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: xrds.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/271/download/download_1127892.pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • Class Rank Policy • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF xrds.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/271/download/download_1127892.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | Founded Year |
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| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | K-12 | Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a progressive, nonprofit, independent coeducational school in Santa Monica, CA for students in grades K-12 |
| Lowest Grade | 0 | K-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | K-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | K-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 1971, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a progressive, nonprofit, independent coeducational school |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1211 | with an enrollment of 1,211 students |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1971 | Founded in 1971 |
| School Leadership | - | - |
| Key Contacts | - | Art McCann | [email protected] Dean of College Counseling |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | 0 | In 2007, we replaced AP classes with Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS) courses. |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | HONORS AND CROSSROADS ADVANCED STUDIES (CAS) COURSES |
| Advanced Course Notes | Crossroads offers Honors and Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS) courses; most CAS courses are reserved for 12th-grade students and typically limited to three per year unless petitioned, with some offerings in alternating years. | Due to their highly advanced curriculum, most CAS courses are reserved for 12th-grade students and typically limited to three per year, unless petitioned by the student. CAS History and CAS English courses are only available to seniors. * Offered in Alternating Years and typically beyond the CAS level. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling staff listed include a Dean of College Counseling, three Associate Deans of College Counseling, and an Administrative Assistant. | Art McCann | [email protected] Dean of College Counseling; Yamilet Medina López | [email protected] Associate Dean of College Counseling; Brianna Shepard | [email protected] Associate Dean of College Counseling; Alicia Valencia-Akers | [email protected] Associate Dean of College Counseling; Rhonda Tell | [email protected] Administrative Assistant |
| Testing Policy | Students are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies and make decisions based on their unique situations. | Our students are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies and they make decisions based on their unique situations. |
| Testing Policy Code | optional | Students are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies and make decisions based on their unique situations. |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | Graduates of the classes of 2023-25 have enrolled at the listed four-year colleges and universities; each year, about 5% of graduates (7-8 students) pursue gap years, two-year colleges, and/or professional pursuits. | COLLEGE MATRICULATION Graduates of the classes of 2023-25 have enrolled at the following four-year colleges and universities. ... Each year, about 5% of graduates (7-8 students) pursue gap years, two-year colleges, and/or professional pursuits |
| Top Colleges | - | New York University 29 matriculants; University of Southern California 27 matriculants; University of California, Berkeley 14 matriculants; Wesleyan University 12 matriculants; Tulane University 11 matriculants; Columbia University 9 matriculants; University of Colorado Boulder 9 matriculants; University of California, Los Angeles 8 matriculants; University of California, Santa Barbara 8 matriculants; Yale University 8 matriculants |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | We do not rank our students. | We do not rank our students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | We do not rank our students. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | test_optional | test_optional |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported.; No admission rate, applicant volume, yield, SAT, or ACT data reported.; School offers Honors and Crossroads Advanced Studies (CAS) courses after replacing AP in 2007.; Profile describes most CAS courses as having a highly advanced curriculum; most are reserved for 12th grade and typically capped at three per year unless petitioned.; School does not rank students and does not cumulate GPA.; College counseling staff includes a Dean, three Associate Deans, and an Administrative Assistant.; Students are counseled on current test-optional and test-free policies; testing policy code is reported as optional.; No states represented, countries represented, or international-student breadth data reported.; No financial-aid participation percentages reported.; 100% of graduates are accepted into four-year colleges and universities.; About 5% of graduates each year pursue gap years, two-year colleges, and/or professional pursuits.; Reported matriculations across recent classes include NYU, USC, UC Berkeley, Wesleyan, Columbia, UCLA, and Yale. |