Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Frontier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier Academy's student population of 32 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frontier Academy is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
72%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Academy?
The graduation rate of Frontier Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Frontier Academy?
32 students attend Frontier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Frontier Academy students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frontier Academy offer ?
Frontier Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontier Academy part of?
Frontier Academy is part of Fremont County School District #25.
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