Serving 606 students in grades 7-12, Frontier Regional ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Regional's student population of 606 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frontier Regional ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Regional is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Regional's ranking?
Frontier Regional is ranked #775 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Frontier Regional often compared to?
Frontier Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield High School, Turners Fall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Regional?
The graduation rate of Frontier Regional is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frontier Regional?
606 students attend Frontier Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Frontier Regional students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Regional?
Frontier Regional has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier Regional offer ?
Frontier Regional offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Regional part of?
Frontier Regional is part of Frontier School District.
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