Excellent
#148 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Frontier Jr-sr High School
High School · Frontier School Corporation · Chalmers, IN
A Frontier School Corporation high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Falcon Dr, Chalmers, IN 47929
- Math 47% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Jr-sr High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frontier Jr-sr High 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,838
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Frontier School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Jr-sr High School is listed in Frontier School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Jr-sr High School
Frontier Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Chalmers, IN, part of Frontier School Corporation, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Jr-sr High School
What grades does Frontier Jr-sr High School serve?
Frontier Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Jr-sr High School?
Frontier Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Jr-sr High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Jr-sr High School rank in IN?
Frontier Jr-sr High School ranks #148 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Frontier Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Jr-sr High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frontier Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Frontier Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frontier Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Frontier Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Jr-sr High School?
32.7% of students at Frontier Jr-sr High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (219) 984-5437
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 47929)
- 707
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47929; 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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