Frontier Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Chalmers, Indiana.
Serving 281 students in grades 7-12, Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier Jr-sr High School's student population of 281 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Frontier Jr-sr High School is ranked #585 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 Tri-county Jr/sr High School, North White High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Frontier Jr-sr High School?
281 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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