Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fronteras Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20% in AK)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fronteras Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fronteras Charter School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fronteras Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fronteras Charter School often compared to?
Fronteras Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?
316 students attend Fronteras Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fronteras Charter School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fronteras Charter School?
Fronteras Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fronteras Charter School offer ?
Fronteras Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fronteras Charter School part of?
Fronteras Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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