Frontier Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Chalmers, Indiana.
Serving 270 students in grades 7-12, Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Chalmers, IN, covering approximately 114.9 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Frontier Jr-sr High School's student population of 270 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Going Beyond the Frontier for Every Student, Every Day.
School Rankings
Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Jr-sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Frontier Jr-sr High School is ranked #434 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frontier Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Frontier Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North White High School, Tri-county Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Frontier Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Frontier Jr-sr High School?
270 students attend Frontier Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Frontier Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Jr-sr High School?
Frontier Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Jr-sr High School offer ?
Frontier Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Jr-sr High School part of?
Frontier Jr-sr High School is part of Frontier School Corporation School District.
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