Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Frontier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Frontier Academy's student population of 37 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frontier Academy is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Academy?
The graduation rate of Frontier Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frontier Academy?
37 students attend Frontier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Frontier Academy students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frontier Academy offer ?
Frontier Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontier Academy part of?
Frontier Academy is part of Fremont County School District #25.
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