Frontier Stem High School

6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, Frontier Stem High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frontier Stem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Frontier Stem High School's student population of 401 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Frontier Stem High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Stem High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#712 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
40%
35-39%
43%
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
72%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

White
6%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
89.3%
(22-23)
18.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frontier Stem High School's ranking?
Frontier Stem High School is ranked #712 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Frontier Stem High School often compared to?
Frontier Stem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grain Valley High School, Grandview Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Frontier Stem High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Frontier Stem High School?
401 students attend Frontier Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Frontier Stem High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Stem High School?
Frontier Stem High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier Stem High School offer ?
Frontier Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Stem High School part of?
Frontier Stem High School is part of Frontier Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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