Serving 14 students in grades 7-12, New Frontier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (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
New Frontier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Frontier High School's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Frontier High School is 0.24, which is less 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)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY 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 49% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Frontier High School?
The graduation rate of New Frontier High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend New Frontier High School?
14 students attend New Frontier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Frontier High School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Frontier High School?
New Frontier High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Frontier High School offer ?
New Frontier High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Frontier High School part of?
New Frontier High School is part of Lincoln County School District #1.
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