Frontier Charter School

Frontier Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
400 W Northern Lights Blvd,  Anchorage, AK
4.5
3.5
628 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
126:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
126:1
Teachers
5
Full Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
8.2%
Science
26.5%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
60%
Two or more races
12.8%
Hispanic
10.1%
Native American
6.7%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Charter HS in Alaska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 21 Students
Montana State University 10 Students
University of Washington 9 Students
Alaska Pacific University 9 Students
Washington State University 8 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 8 Students
Oregon State University 7 Students
Central Washington University 7 Students
Liberty University 5 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Engineering 3 Students
English 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 13 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
6/16/2016
I struggled in public school with bullying, but this school allows me to connect with really nice kids my age in a fun way.
5.0 NicheUser
6/16/2016
I take all of my classes online, and within the first few sentences of my course's introduction it stated there was no bullying tolerance within the forums. Having this within my class, and it being upheld and not broken, the rule made me confident and safe in my school.
3.0 NicheUser
4/21/2014
Policies need to be stricter, Especially the dress codes in the younger schools. I don't need to see more clothes in the club than I do in school!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 3 Reviews
principal
10/16/2024
Since 2003, Frontier Charter School has been supporting homeschooling families in Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, JBER and Girdwood. We encourage families to choose curriculum that best fits their students' learning needs. We offer personalized academic advising and in-person clubs, field trips and...
5.0 parent
7/12/2020
Ideal. The staff are friendly and kind. I especially appreciate that the staff respect and honor my roll as the teacher. They promote homeschool.
2.0 parent
1/27/2010

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Frontier Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Anchorage, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 628 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 126:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Frontier Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average SAT score is 1270. The average home value in this area is $313,081. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Academy Charter School, Steller Secondary School, West High School, and more. Learn more about what Anchorage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Frontier Charter School.

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