Is Frontier Charter Academy a good school?

Yes. Frontier Charter Academy ranks in the top 7.5% of Oregon alternative schools.

How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Frontier Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Frontier Charter Academy?

Students at Frontier Charter Academy are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified.

Frontier Charter Academy

Summary:

Frontier Charter Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Gervais, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 343 students. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing both the local Gervais School District 1 and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects.

For example, in 8th grade OSAS/English Language Arts, Frontier Charter Academy had a proficiency rate of 84.6%, compared to just 31.3% for Gervais School District 1 and 40.6% for the state of Oregon. Similarly, in 8th grade OSAS/Mathematics, Frontier Charter Academy had a proficiency rate of 38.5%, while the district and state were at 16.4% and 26.4%, respectively. The school also outperformed the district and state in 8th grade OSAS/Science, with a proficiency rate of 58.3% compared to 18.2% for the district and 25.9% for the state. This consistent academic excellence suggests that Frontier Charter Academy is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Interestingly, Frontier Charter Academy's success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 21.0 in recent years, which is significantly lower than the nearby North Santiam Options Academy, which had a ratio of 26.3 in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Frontier Charter Academy's spending per student of $5,938 in the 2021-2022 school year was much lower than the $26,791 spent per student at North Santiam Options Academy, suggesting that the school is providing a high-quality education in a cost-effective manner.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026-0802

(541) 306-1395

District: Gervais School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 371 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,938

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier Charter Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Frontier Charter Academy ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy is 13.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier Charter Academy is $5,938.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frontier Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Charter Academy 28^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Frontier Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Gervais School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Gervais School District 1 81^st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	29.90	515^th	705	27.0%
2022	63.71	215^th	706	69.5%
2023	59.50	250^th	706	64.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	64.16	210^th	703	70.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.12	417^th	623	33.1%
2022	75.35	126^th	654	80.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.63	567^th	662	14.4%
2022	59.74	232^nd	666	65.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	27.98	281^st	379	25.9%
2022	67.07	85^th	367	76.8%
2023	63.21	100^th	380	73.7%
2024	89.80	28^th	371	92.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.39	149^th	282	47.2%
2022	67.59	82^nd	364	77.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.78	125^th	277	54.9%
2022	83.36	34^th	310	89.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.24	244^th	291	16.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Frontier Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.17	280^th	344	18.6%
2022	64.27	99^th	355	72.1%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

by a parent
Saturday, July 11, 2020

Our children's chromebooks were hacked and received multiple threatening emails. The school blamed the students and when it was proved it wasn't them there were no apologies or even acknowledgment of the issue. Filed a local police report. Coming from an advanced learning school our children were placed based on grade level vs actual knowledge / skills. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Wonderful School, my 4 children attend FCA in grades 9, 5 and 2 in kindergarten and they are all excelling in school. They have low student to teacher ratio and have more one on one with each child, they also offer many many extra help classes to keep students on track. The teachers have all been patient, kind and caring with all four of my children. My kids are all excited about school now and they love attending classes and field trips! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Frontier Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	107	1	4	13	1	0	10	0	136
2019	240	4	4	35	4	0	14	2	303
2020	285	9	3	46	2	0	30	0	375
2021	453	7	8	76	5	5	31	4	589
2022	347	8	7	63	6	7	32	5	475
2023	256	8	2	47	2	2	19	7	343

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 Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	136	5.9	23.0	n/a
2019	303	13.3	22.7	n/a
2020	375	24.0	15.6	n/a
2021	589	28.0	21.0	n/a
2022	475	27.1	17.4	n/a
2023	343	26.0	13.1	n/a

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 Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	136	5.9	23.0	n/a
2019	303	13.3	22.7	n/a
2020	375	24.0	15.6	n/a
2021	589	28.0	21.0	n/a
2022	475	27.1	17.4	n/a
2023	343	26.0	13.1	n/a

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 Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$5,185
2020	n/a	n/a	$5,171
2021	n/a	n/a	$4,482
2022	$910 (15.3%)	$5,028 (84.7%)	$5,938

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 515^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 250^th of 706 Elementary schools	37.6%
Ranks 281^st of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 100^th of 380 Middle schools	47.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Charter Academy)	18.2	60	41.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gervais School District 1)	39	34.8	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Charter Academy)	16.7	64.3	47.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gervais School District 1)	42.3	31	11.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	36.1	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Charter Academy)	56.5	40	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gervais School District 1)	47.8	35.8	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Charter Academy)	27.3	40	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gervais School District 1)	25.3	20.9	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Frontier Charter Academy)	19	42.9	23.9%
5th Grade Science (Gervais School District 1)	18.9	21.9	3%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Charter Academy)	44.4	54.5	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gervais School District 1)	45.9	30.3	15.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Charter Academy)	30.6	25	5.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gervais School District 1)	38.5	10.6	27.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Charter Academy)	60.6	71.4	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gervais School District 1)	56	34.7	21.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Charter Academy)	24.2	28.6	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gervais School District 1)	35.3	22.2	13.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Charter Academy)	43.6	64.7	21.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gervais School District 1)	43.7	23.3	20.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	43.9	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Charter Academy)	15.4	29.4	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gervais School District 1)	40.5	24.3	16.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.9	12.4%
8th Grade Science (Frontier Charter Academy)	18.9	31.3	12.4%
8th Grade Science (Gervais School District 1)	19.8	11.4	8.4%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	27.2	10.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	343	13.2%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	35	47	34.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	240	256	6.7%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%

Schools Near Frontier Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)							OSAS Mathematics (2024)							OSAS Science (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontier Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	380 Douglas Ave # 9	Gervais	97026	Marion County	Gervais School District 1	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(541) 306-1395	343	26	13.1		256 (74.6%)	8 (2.3%)	47 (13.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.5%)								(n/a)						84.6							38.5			58.3		$5,938	$910	$5,028
Oregon School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	K-12	999A Locust St NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Oregon Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 400-6180	96	22	4.3	65.6%	40 (41.7%)	6 (6.3%)	39 (40.6%)	3 (3.1%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	4 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Perrydale School	Public, Alternative	K-12	7445 Perrydale Rd	Amity	97101	Yamhill County	Perrydale School District 21	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 835-7575	318	18	17.6	28.0%	291 (91.5%)	3 (0.9%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)	30.4	31.8	30.8	24.0	42.9	30.4	59.1	39.1	18.2	7.7	20.0	42.9		22.7	7.4	7.4	40.9	$18,710	$613	$18,097
North Santiam Options Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	757 W Locust St	Stayton	97383	Marion County	North Santiam School District 29J	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(503) 769-4928	79	3	26.3		54 (68.4%)	1 (1.3%)	17 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)								(n/a)																		$26,791	$14,564	$12,228

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