Frontier Virtual Charter High School serves 47 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
81%
14%
White
13%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
66%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Frontier Virtual Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 74% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Frontier Virtual Charter High School?
47 students attend Frontier Virtual Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Frontier Virtual Charter High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Frontier Virtual Charter High School offer ?
Frontier Virtual Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontier Virtual Charter High School part of?
Frontier Virtual Charter High School is part of Frontier Virtual Charter High School District.
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