Frontier School Of Excellence-U

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Frontier School Of Excellence-U ranks 216 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frontier School Of Excellence-U is a public charter high school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 183 students in grades 9-12. Despite serving a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri high schools.

Frontier School Of Excellence-U's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the state and Frontier Schools district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 43% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5% and the Frontier Schools district average of 54.8%. The school's performance on other subject tests, such as Biology I and Government, is also well below the state and district averages. Additionally, Frontier School Of Excellence-U has had a four-year graduation rate ranging from 85.7% to 94.5% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state and district averages, and a higher dropout rate than the state and district.

Compared to nearby high-performing public charter schools, such as Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs and University Academy-Upper, Frontier School Of Excellence-U performs significantly worse. The school also lags behind the nearby traditional public high schools, such as Central High School and Southeast High School, in academic performance. Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic challenges persist, suggesting the need for significant improvements in its educational program and support systems.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110-2823

(816) 822-1331

District: Frontier Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
216^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,439

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.4%

African American:

45.8%

White:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier School Of Excellence-U ranks worse than 57.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), African American (45.8%), White (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier School Of Excellence-U is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Frontier School Of Excellence-U employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier School Of Excellence-U is $17,439.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier School Of Excellence-U:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier School Of Excellence-U 216^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Frontier School Of Excellence-U in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Frontier Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Schools 211^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frontier School Of Excellence-U

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Rank History for all students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	47.57	275^th	521	47.2%
2015	74.58	57^th	504	88.7%
2016	33.87	297^th	401	25.9%
2018	14.98	437^th	468	6.6%
2019	17.25	407^th	460	11.5%
2021	7.81	336^th	358	6.1%
2022	12.00	321^st	361	11.1%
2023	14.53	307^th	352	12.8%
2024	39.65	216^th	378	42.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.12	16^th	33	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.18	288^th	382	24.6%
2019	24.96	311^th	368	15.5%
2021	24.94	209^th	255	18.0%
2022	31.58	180^th	250	28.0%
2023	27.89	207^th	268	22.8%
2024	66.58	56^th	274	79.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.33	63^rd	111	43.2%
2021	28.84	77^th	96	19.8%
2022	40.05	67^th	105	36.2%
2023	51.50	32^nd	99	67.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	24.47	75^th	91	17.6%
2021	20.36	33^rd	40	17.5%
2022	25.91	49^th	57	14.0%
2023	31.56	44^th	64	31.3%
2024	93.22	2^nd	70	97.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Frontier School Of Excellence-U

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	13	81	7	14	0	115
2013	18	87	8	23	2	138
2014	11	77	11	26	0	125
2015	11	100	9	38	0	158
2016	10	122	7	50	3	192
2017	16	123	4	42	0	185
2018	17	126	0	54	0	197
2019	6	123	0	72	0	201
2020	5	96	1	73	0	175
2021	5	100	2	73	0	180
2022	6	108	4	78	0	196
2023	6	87	2	85	3	183
2024	6	77	0	83	2	168

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 School Of Excellence-U

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	115	13.4	8.5	79.1
2013	138	12.2	11.3	74.6
2014	125	10.5	11.8	80.8
2015	158	15.0	10.5	82.3
2016	192	14.0	13.7	90.6
2017	185	16.5	11.2	100
2018	197	18.2	10.7	100
2019	201	19.1	10.5	98.5
2020	175	20.2	8.6	98.3
2021	180	23.1	7.7	77.2
2022	196	22.0	8.9	98.5
2023	183	20.8	8.7	98.4
2024	168	19.6	8.5	100

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 School Of Excellence-U

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	115	13.4	8.5	79.1
2013	138	12.2	11.3	74.6
2014	125	10.5	11.8	80.8
2015	158	15.0	10.5	82.3
2016	192	14.0	13.7	90.6
2017	185	16.5	11.2	100
2018	197	18.2	10.7	100
2019	201	19.1	10.5	98.5
2020	175	20.2	8.6	98.3
2021	180	23.1	7.7	77.2
2022	196	22.0	8.9	98.5
2023	183	20.8	8.7	98.4
2024	168	19.6	8.5	100

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 School Of Excellence-U

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (2.0%)	$14,543 (98.0%)	$14,837
2020	$1,309 (8.1%)	$14,935 (91.9%)	$16,244
2021	$4,328 (25.6%)	$12,600 (74.4%)	$16,928
2022	$4,186 (24.0%)	$13,253 (76.0%)	$17,439

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier School Of Excellence-U

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 407^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 307^th of 352 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Frontier School Of Excellence-U)	48.3	21.2	27.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Frontier Schools)	42.8	44.1	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Frontier School Of Excellence-U)	3.6	11.9	8.3%
End of Course Biology I (Frontier Schools)	11.3	17.7	6.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	183	9%
African American	123	87	29.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	72	85	18.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	6
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.5%	98.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Frontier School Of Excellence-U

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontier School Of Excellence-U	Public, Charter	9-12	5605 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	168	20	8.5	100.0%	6 (3.6%)	77 (45.8%)	83 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.7	216^th of 378 public high schools	42.9%		14.5	307^th of 352 public high schools	12.8%	91						43.0	23.2				$17,439	$4,186	$13,253
Ewing Marion Kauffman High	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Paseo Boulevard	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	399	35	11.5	75.7%	6 (1.5%)	313 (78.4%)	49 (12.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	34.5	237^th of 378 public high schools	37.3%		41.6	180^th of 352 public high schools	48.9%	57						39.6	25.1			27.1	$17,667	$2,690	$14,977
Hogan Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1331 E. Meyer Blvd.	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-3464	324	32	10.2	100.3%	4 (1.2%)	299 (92.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	4.5	372^nd of 378 public high schools	1.6%		3.8	342^nd of 352 public high schools	2.8%	30						3.1	4.4			3.8	$14,666	$4,418	$10,248
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	7-12	4747 Flora Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-3525	677	60	11.3	100.0%	68 (10.0%)	322 (47.6%)	255 (37.7%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.1%)	16	324^th of 378 public high schools	14.3%		13.3	312^th of 352 public high schools	11.4%	12	20.4	16.9	15.3	11.3	30.4	16.6	16.0		42.0		$18,946	$3,790	$15,156
University Academy-Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5930	209	17	12.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (95.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,475	$2,193	$13,282
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	3500 E Meyer Blvd	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1075	531	33	15.8	100.0%	16 (3.0%)	452 (85.1%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.6%)	5.6	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		4.5	335^th of 352 public high schools	4.8%	28						6.6	2.5	16.9		8.5	$18,844	$3,341	$15,503
Allen Village High School	Public, Charter	9-12	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	133	11	12.4	87.2%	4 (3.0%)	30 (22.6%)	94 (70.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)						28.0					$19,164	$1,648	$17,516
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25								11.4		6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs	Public, Charter	9-12	201 East Armour Boulevard	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 800-8771	107	7	14.7	29.0%	52 (48.6%)	25 (23.4%)	15 (14.0%)	6 (5.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	74.7	40^th of 378 public high schools	89.4%		74.7	35^th of 352 public high schools	90.1%	5						53.4	52.5				$19,625	$4,049	$15,576
Alternative Resource Center	Public	6-12	3100 Main St Ste 206	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 759-4662	10	2	5.0	70.0%	2 (20.0%)	8 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier School Of Excellence-U

How many students attend Frontier School Of Excellence-U?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Frontier School Of Excellence-U.

What is the racial makeup of Frontier School Of Excellence-U?

Students at Frontier School Of Excellence-U are 49% Hispanic, 46% African American, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

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Frontier School Of Excellence-U ranks 216^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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