Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Frontier Stem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Frontier Stem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1326 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 85-89%, which is lower 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 School District.
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