Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Frontier Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon 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 Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier Charter Academy's student population of 343 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Frontier Charter Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Charter Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Charter Academy's ranking?
Frontier Charter Academy is ranked #263 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Frontier Charter Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?
343 students attend Frontier Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Frontier Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frontier Charter Academy offer ?
Frontier Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Charter Academy part of?
Frontier Charter Academy is part of Gervais SD 1 School District.
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