Frontier High School serves 2,087 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Frontier High School's student population of 2,087 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,087 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Frontier High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
6%
12%

Hispanic
37%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
49%
21%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
95%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier High School?
The graduation rate of Frontier High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frontier High School?
2,087 students attend Frontier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Frontier High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier High School?
Frontier High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frontier High School offer ?
Frontier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontier High School part of?
Frontier High School is part of Kern High School District.
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