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#190 of 412 schools in AK
Top 46% in state
Frontier Charter School
School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District charter school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 W Northern Lights Blvd Ste 4, Anchorage, AK 99503
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Charter School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Frontier Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,888
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
31.7%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership Correspondence SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Akchoice K-12 LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #47 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Charter School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Charter School
Frontier Charter School is a public school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 125.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Charter School
What grades does Frontier Charter School serve?
Frontier Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Charter School?
Frontier Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter School is 125.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Charter School rank in AK?
Frontier Charter School ranks #190 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Frontier Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frontier Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frontier Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Frontier Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frontier Charter School a Title I school?
No, Frontier Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 125.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 742-1180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 99503)
- 12,944
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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