Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Frontier Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Chalmers, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 291. The school is part of the Frontier School Corporation district, which is ranked 75 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frontier Junior-Senior High School has performed well academically, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 136 high schools in Indiana for the past few years. The school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, Frontier Junior-Senior High School has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.7% to 97.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 0.3% to 11.7% in recent years, which is an area of focus as the 2022-2023 rate of 11.7% is higher than the state's target of 10%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Jefferson High School, Excel Center - Lafayette, and North White High School, Frontier Junior-Senior High School's academic performance and graduation rates are generally stronger. However, these nearby schools serve more diverse student populations, which may present different challenges. Additionally, Frontier Junior-Senior High School's performance on the SchoolDigger rankings varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for male students and low-socioeconomic status students, but lower for special education students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 109 N Sixth St
       Chalmers, IN  47929


(219) 984-5437

District: Frontier School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,885 Help


Feeder schools for Frontier Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Frontier Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frontier Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 87.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frontier Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier Junior-Senior High School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Frontier Junior-Senior High School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier Junior-Senior High School is $11,885.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Junior-Senior High School 61st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Frontier Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Junior-Senior High School 121st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Frontier Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Frontier School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier School Corporation 72nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.06 103rd 370 72.2%
2006 75.92 64th 375 82.9%
2007 69.63 98th 382 74.3%
2008 59.46 166th 392 57.7%
2009 55.72 197th 423 53.4%
2010 58.47 204th 428 52.3%
2011 43.44 316th 451 29.9%
2012 53.34 241st 447 46.1%
2013 64.62 158th 444 64.4%
2014 63.08 183rd 470 61.1%
2015 58.14 211th 485 56.5%
2016 71.24 120th 494 75.7%
2017 77.33 85th 472 82.0%
2018 71.34 132nd 473 72.1%
2019 65.62 151st 470 67.9%
2021 69.57 132nd 483 72.7%
2022 70.73 131st 490 73.3%
2023 83.61 63rd 489 87.1%
2024 84.65 61st 485 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.72 122nd 349 65.0%
2006 63.75 121st 349 65.3%
2007 76.45 65th 354 81.6%
2008 77.88 53rd 360 85.3%
2009 84.98 32nd 364 91.2%
2010 64.13 62nd 362 82.9%
2011 46.19 187th 364 48.6%
2012 41.31 218th 373 41.6%
2013 59.33 87th 353 75.4%
2014 47.70 168th 379 55.7%
2015 47.84 208th 400 48.0%
2016 50.06 204th 394 48.2%
2017 53.34 167th 380 56.1%
2018 71.83 85th 385 77.9%
2019 56.50 141st 389 63.8%
2021 50.62 171st 388 55.9%
2022 83.29 54th 409 86.8%
2023 57.96 136th 398 65.8%
2024 62.54 121st 431 71.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.42 248th 285 13.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.13 247th 379 34.8%
2024 68.51 75th 377 80.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.04 86th 388 77.8%
2024 49.48 181st 392 53.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.28 199th 383 48.0%
2024 69.68 81st 392 79.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.58 66th 378 82.5%
2023 54.14 136th 375 63.7%
2024 53.58 147th 381 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1991 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1993 260 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 243 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 259 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 259 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 237 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 244
1998 252 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1999 382 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 379 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 384 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 389 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 389 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 392 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 377 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2006 380 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 384 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 389
2008 399 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 404
2009 396 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 401
2010 383 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 1 389
2011 353 0 1 6 0 0 4 0 364
2012 360 2 1 6 0 0 2 0 371
2013 348 0 2 6 0 0 3 0 359
2014 323 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 333
2015 336 0 2 8 0 0 3 0 349
2016 318 0 2 11 0 0 1 0 332
2017 301 0 1 9 0 0 4 0 315
2018 295 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 308
2019 297 0 0 11 1 0 4 0 313
2020 288 0 0 5 2 0 5 0 300
2021 282 1 0 6 1 0 5 0 295
2022 278 4 0 8 1 0 6 0 297
2023 273 2 0 8 1 0 7 0 291
2024 264 1 0 9 1 0 6 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 16.7 13.9 1.7
1989 222 16.5 13.4 1.4
1990 239 17.0 14.0 2.5
1991 229 17.0 13.4 0
1992 253 17.1 14.7 4.3
1993 261 17.5 14.9 7.3
1994 246 17.2 14.3 6.9
1995 261 18.8 13.9 5.4
1996 261 18.8 13.9 5.4
1997 244 19.7 12.4 3.7
1998 255 18.7 13.6 3.1
1999 389 26.1 14.9 7.7
2000 385 28.3 13.6 10.6
2001 390 28.3 13.8 13.1
2002 394 28.2 14.0 17.3
2003 394 28.2 14.0 17.3
2004 396 28.6 13.8 20.5
2005 383 28.4 13.5 22.7
2006 387 27.4 14.1 17.1
2007 389 n/a n/a 18.3
2008 404 27.4 14.7 17.6
2009 401 26.3 15.2 21.8
2010 389 26.3 14.7 28.1
2011 364 26.5 13.7 25.8
2012 371 25.5 14.4 28.8
2013 359 28.7 12.5 24.8
2014 333 27.0 12.3 27
2015 349 26.0 13.4 27.5
2016 332 26.0 12.7 21.4
2017 315 24.8 12.6 18.1
2018 308 26.3 11.6 26.6
2019 313 26.0 12.0 27.5
2020 300 25.0 12.0 28.3
2021 295 25.3 11.6 29.2
2022 297 26.5 11.2 21.9
2023 291 28.5 10.2 35.1
2024 281 25.5 11.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 16.7 13.9 1.7
1989 222 16.5 13.4 1.4
1990 239 17.0 14.0 2.5
1991 229 17.0 13.4 0
1992 253 17.1 14.7 4.3
1993 261 17.5 14.9 7.3
1994 246 17.2 14.3 6.9
1995 261 18.8 13.9 5.4
1996 261 18.8 13.9 5.4
1997 244 19.7 12.4 3.7
1998 255 18.7 13.6 3.1
1999 389 26.1 14.9 7.7
2000 385 28.3 13.6 10.6
2001 390 28.3 13.8 13.1
2002 394 28.2 14.0 17.3
2003 394 28.2 14.0 17.3
2004 396 28.6 13.8 20.5
2005 383 28.4 13.5 22.7
2006 387 27.4 14.1 17.1
2007 389 n/a n/a 18.3
2008 404 27.4 14.7 17.6
2009 401 26.3 15.2 21.8
2010 389 26.3 14.7 28.1
2011 364 26.5 13.7 25.8
2012 371 25.5 14.4 28.8
2013 359 28.7 12.5 24.8
2014 333 27.0 12.3 27
2015 349 26.0 13.4 27.5
2016 332 26.0 12.7 21.4
2017 315 24.8 12.6 18.1
2018 308 26.3 11.6 26.6
2019 313 26.0 12.0 27.5
2020 300 25.0 12.0 28.3
2021 295 25.3 11.6 29.2
2022 297 26.5 11.2 21.9
2023 291 28.5 10.2 35.1
2024 281 25.5 11.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $40 (0.5%) $8,588 (99.5%) $8,629
2020 $65 (0.7%) $9,145 (99.3%) $9,210
2021 $469 (4.3%) $10,350 (95.7%) $10,819
2022 $354 (3.0%) $11,531 (97.0%) $11,884

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 489 Middle schools
 19.2%
Ranks 141st of 389 High schoolsRanks 136th of 398 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Junior-Senior High School)5041.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Corporation)5041.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Frontier Junior-Senior High School)4058.1
 18.1%
   7th Grade Math (Frontier School Corporation)4058.1
 18.1%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Junior-Senior High School)55.353.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Corporation)55.353.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Frontier Junior-Senior High School)51.153.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade Math (Frontier School Corporation)51.153.2
 2.1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Frontier Junior-Senior High School)3418.9
 15.1%
   End of Course Biology (Frontier School Corporation)3418.9
 15.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313291
 7%
African American02
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White297273
 8.1%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%35.1%
 7.6%


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Frontier Junior-Senior High School ranks 121st of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Frontier Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frontier Elementary

Students at Frontier Junior-Senior High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Frontier Junior-Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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