Frontier Regional School is a regional combined public high school and middle school in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States, serving students in grades 7–12, as part of the Union 38 School District. The district serves the four towns of Deerfield, Sunderland, Whately and Conway.
Serving 605 students in grades 7-12, Frontier Regional ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Regional's student population of 605 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Blue, Red
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
School Rankings
Frontier Regional ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Regional is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Regional's ranking?
Frontier Regional is ranked #735 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Frontier Regional often compared to?
Frontier Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield High School, Turners Fall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Regional?
The graduation rate of Frontier Regional is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frontier Regional?
605 students attend Frontier Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Frontier Regional students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Regional?
Frontier Regional has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier Regional offer ?
Frontier Regional offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frontier Regional part of?
Frontier Regional is part of Frontier School District.
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