Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fronteras Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fronteras Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fronteras Charter School's student population of 326 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fronteras Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fronteras Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fronteras Charter School's ranking?
Fronteras Charter School is ranked #132 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Fronteras Charter School often compared to?
Fronteras Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?
326 students attend Fronteras Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fronteras Charter School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fronteras Charter School?
Fronteras Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fronteras Charter School offer ?
Fronteras Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fronteras Charter School part of?
Fronteras Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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