Frontier Stem High School

6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 353 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 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 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 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
77%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 90%.
How many students attend Frontier Stem High School?
353 students attend Frontier Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Frontier Stem High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 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 9:1, 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 (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 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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