Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Frontier Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?
18 students attend Frontier Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Frontier Charter Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Charter Academy offer ?
Frontier Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Frontier Charter Academy part of?
Frontier Charter Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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