Frontier Charter School

400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Frontier Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 60-69% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frontier Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Frontier Charter School's student population of 470 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Frontier Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Charter School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#53 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-59%
36%
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≥80%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
60%
47%
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Hawaiian
3%
3%
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Two or more races
12%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Frontier Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
77%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontier Charter School's ranking?
Frontier Charter School is ranked #53 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Charter School?
The graduation rate of Frontier Charter School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Frontier Charter School?
470 students attend Frontier Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Frontier Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Frontier Charter School offer ?
Frontier Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Charter School part of?
Frontier Charter School is part of Anchorage School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
TEACHERS LAST DAY
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Frontier Summer Break- Offices Closed
July 01, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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