Frontier Stem High School

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Frontier Stem High School ranks 97 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frontier Stem High School is a public charter high school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 362 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Frontier Schools district, which is ranked 211 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frontier Stem High School has shown significant improvement in its academic performance, rising from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I End-of-Course exams are consistently higher than the state and district averages, and it has maintained high four-year graduation rates of 97.1%. Despite serving a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (72.93% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school has consistently ranked highly for its performance with low-income students, ranking 9th out of 274 Missouri high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Frontier Stem High School outperforms neighboring charter schools, such as Crossroads Preparatory Academy, as well as traditional public high schools, such as Central High School and Northeast High School, in academic performance and state rankings. The school's graduation rates are also significantly higher than those of nearby schools, and its dropout rates are lower. This highlights Frontier Stem High School's ability to effectively support and educate a diverse student population, even with the additional challenges that come with serving a high-need community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120-2164

(816) 241-6202

District: Frontier Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,591

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.5%

African American:

17.3%

White:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier Stem High School ranks better than 74.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frontier Stem High School 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 (76.5%), African American (17.3%), White (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier Stem High School is 9. (See more...)

Compare Frontier Stem High School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier Stem High School is $13,591.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier Stem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Stem High School 97^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Frontier Stem High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American 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 Stem High School

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Rank History for all students at Frontier Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	35.87	368^th	504	27.0%
2016	34.99	289^th	401	27.9%
2017	30.89	318^th	404	21.3%
2018	17.11	425^th	468	9.2%
2019	29.29	348^th	460	24.3%
2021	12.80	319^th	358	10.9%
2022	25.06	267^th	361	26.0%
2023	41.50	181^st	352	48.6%
2024	60.35	97^th	378	74.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frontier Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.61	9^th	33	72.7%
2024	75.40	5^th	45	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.84	279^th	382	27.0%
2019	45.47	189^th	368	48.6%
2021	21.09	220^th	255	13.7%
2022	49.17	115^th	250	54.0%
2023	62.59	65^th	268	75.7%
2024	87.97	9^th	274	96.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Frontier Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.95	30^th	96	68.8%
2024	57.41	29^th	105	72.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frontier Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.23	65^th	84	22.6%
2019	43.15	51^st	91	44.0%
2021	17.74	36^th	40	10.0%
2022	40.13	31^st	57	45.6%
2023	55.87	22^nd	64	65.6%
2024	87.28	4^th	70	94.3%

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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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Saturday, February 11, 2017

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Enrollment information for Frontier Stem High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	5	7	0	37	0	49
2015	8	11	2	63	0	84
2016	15	41	3	122	1	182
2017	23	61	6	191	0	281
2018	19	86	6	213	0	324
2019	23	96	5	221	0	345
2020	25	83	2	240	0	350
2021	20	81	2	264	0	367
2022	21	80	3	276	1	381
2023	20	73	4	264	1	362
2024	18	61	3	270	1	353

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 Stem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	49	3.0	16.3	93.9
2015	84	6.0	14.0	96.4
2016	182	14.0	13.0	98.4
2017	281	23.1	12.1	100
2018	324	25.4	12.7	100
2019	345	30.8	11.1	99.1
2020	350	32.8	10.6	99.1
2021	367	29.6	12.3	81.7
2022	381	30.7	12.3	82.4
2023	362	33.9	10.6	72.9
2024	353	39.0	9.0	77.3

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 Stem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	49	3.0	16.3	93.9
2015	84	6.0	14.0	96.4
2016	182	14.0	13.0	98.4
2017	281	23.1	12.1	100
2018	324	25.4	12.7	100
2019	345	30.8	11.1	99.1
2020	350	32.8	10.6	99.1
2021	367	29.6	12.3	81.7
2022	381	30.7	12.3	82.4
2023	362	33.9	10.6	72.9
2024	353	39.0	9.0	77.3

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 Stem High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$337 (2.6%)	$12,382 (97.3%)	$12,720
2020	$1,028 (7.9%)	$12,030 (92.1%)	$13,057
2021	$1,534 (12.7%)	$10,549 (87.3%)	$12,084
2022	$2,186 (16.1%)	$11,406 (83.9%)	$13,591

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier Stem High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 181^st of 352 High schools	24.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Frontier Stem High School)	39.4	61.3	21.9%
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 Stem High School)	16.3	20.5	4.2%
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	345	362	4.9%
African American	96	73	24%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	221	264	19.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	20	13%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	72.9%	26.2%

Schools Near Frontier Stem High School

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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 Algebra 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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra 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 Stem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6455 E Commerce Ave.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 241-6202	353	39	9.0	77.3%	18 (5.1%)	61 (17.3%)	270 (76.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60.4	97^th of 378 public high schools	74.3%		41.5	181^st of 352 public high schools	48.6%	84					60.6	30.9					$13,591	$2,186	$11,406
Northeast High	Public	9-12	415 S Van Brunt	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3300	697	42	16.6	100.0%	65 (9.3%)	317 (45.5%)	216 (31.0%)	87 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	6.7	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		3.8	341^st of 352 public high schools	3.1%	16					16.0	9.8			18.0	7.7	$17,821	$3,606	$14,215
East High School	Public	9-12	1924 Van Brunt Blvd	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3125	1,066	77	13.8	100.0%	42 (3.9%)	393 (36.9%)	541 (50.8%)	71 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	12 (1.1%)	6.4	358^th of 378 public high schools	5.3%		3.5	343^rd of 352 public high schools	2.6%	15					2.5	8.2	19.6			9.8	$18,091	$3,702	$14,389
Winnetonka High	Public	9-12	5815 NE 48th St	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5340	1,254	88	14.2	64.0%	590 (47.0%)	250 (19.9%)	238 (19.0%)	26 (2.1%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.6%)	138 (11.0%)	28.5	270^th of 378 public high schools	28.6%		34	224^th of 352 public high schools	36.4%	46					28.5	18.7				31.5	$14,862	$718	$14,145
Van Horn High	Public	9-12	1109 S Arlington Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5360	1,113	61	18.1	79.2%	470 (42.2%)	180 (16.2%)	409 (36.7%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (4.0%)	28.6	269^th of 378 public high schools	28.8%		13.3	313^th of 352 public high schools	11.1%	44					8.8	24.3				31.1	$11,960	$2,404	$9,556
North Kansas City High	Public	9-12	620 E 23rd Ave	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5310	1,690	104	16.3	59.2%	566 (33.5%)	421 (24.9%)	330 (19.5%)	126 (7.5%)	8 (0.5%)	31 (1.8%)	208 (12.3%)	37.1	226^th of 378 public high schools	40.2%		32.8	231^st of 352 public high schools	34.4%	5					17.9	33.6	44.5	47.4		29.2	$13,525	$707	$12,818
Guadalupe Centers High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1524 The Paseo	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 471-2582	464	36	12.8	99.4%	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	449 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27.2	275^th of 378 public high schools	27.2%		17.9	287^th of 352 public high schools	18.5%	12					39.6	14.5					$17,169	$1,929	$15,240
Manual Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1215 Truman Rd	Kansas City	64106	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-5205	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln College Prep.	Public, Magnet	9-12	2111 Woodland	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	No	(816) 418-3000	958	56	17.2	100.0%	217 (22.7%)	410 (42.8%)	242 (25.3%)	52 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.4%)	20 (2.1%)	74.7	41^st of 378 public high schools	89.2%		70.4	49^th of 352 public high schools	86.1%	8					30.5	54.5	77.5	43.6	78.1		$17,082	$3,384	$13,698
Crossroads Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	816 Broadway	Kansas City	64105	Jackson County	Crossroads Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 221-3191	414	40	10.3	50.5%	61 (14.7%)	198 (47.8%)	130 (31.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	14.4	331^st of 378 public high schools	12.4%		10.8	326^th of 352 public high schools	7.4%	5	15.8	17.5	16.1	26.4	8.5	17.9					$17,130	$2,972	$14,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier Stem High School

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What is the racial makeup of Frontier Stem High School?

Students at Frontier Stem High School are 76% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% White.

How many students attend Frontier Stem High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Frontier Stem High School.

Is Frontier Stem High School a good school?

Frontier Stem High School ranks 97^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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