Crossroads High School in Burleson, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Crossroads High School is a suburban public school in Burleson, Texas that is part of Burleson Independent School District. It serves 98 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

98 Students

9 Teachers

505 Pleasant Manor Ave

Burleson, TX 76028 View local requests

http://crossroads.burlesonisd.net/

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Crossroads High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Crossroads High School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Crossroads High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 21, 2026

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