Serving 42 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Riverton, WY, covering approximately 592.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 48 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Academy's student population of 42 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frontier Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
24%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 49% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frontier Academy?
42 students attend Frontier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frontier Academy students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frontier Academy offer ?
Frontier Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Academy part of?
Frontier Academy is part of Fremont County School District #25.
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