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Frontier Charter Academy

School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO

A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

2560 WEST 29TH STREET, Greeley, CO 80634

  • Math 35% vs CO 37% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Frontier Charter Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
37%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frontier Charter Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,716/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), 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

$83,255

Median home value

$405,300

Median rent

$1,567/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.4 mi484Compare →
District 6 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–122.6 mi285Compare →
University SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–123.7 mi1,751Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#12 of 33
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frontier Charter Academy is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frontier Charter Academy

Frontier Charter Academy is a public school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 1,426 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frontier Charter Academy

What grades does Frontier Charter Academy serve?

Frontier Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?

Frontier Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Charter Academy is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frontier Charter Academy rank in CO?

Frontier Charter Academy ranks #1,107 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Frontier Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Frontier Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Charter Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frontier Charter Academy a charter school?

Yes, Frontier Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Frontier Charter Academy a Title I school?

No, Frontier Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Charter Academy?

44.0% of students at Frontier Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,426
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 80634)
63,553
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80634; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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