Top Rankings
Frontier Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,587 students in Frontier Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Frontier Schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,587 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frontier Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
68%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,930 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,827 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,930
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,827
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best Frontier Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,587 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schools is ranked #384 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Schools?
68% of Frontier Schools students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Frontier Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,827 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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