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Crossroads Preparatory Academy vs. Blue Springs South High School

Should you attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy or Blue Springs South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Blue Springs South High School
1200 Se Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Blue Springs South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades 7-12, Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,308 students in grades 9-12, Blue Springs South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
414 students
2,308 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Springs South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crossroads Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Springs South High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crossroads Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Springs South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crossroads Charter Schools and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1858 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#292 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crossroads Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Springs South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
53%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
88%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Crossroads Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blue Springs South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crossroads Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blue Springs South High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
69
-
Grade 8 Students
73
-
Grade 9 Students
76
631
Grade 10 Students
71
565
Grade 11 Students
68
592
Grade 12 Students
57
520

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crossroads Charter Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Springs South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crossroads Charter Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Springs South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crossroads Charter Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Springs South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crossroads Charter Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Springs South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crossroads Charter Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blue Springs South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crossroads Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Springs South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Springs South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crossroads Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crossroads Charter Schools and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Springs South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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