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#1563 of 2,221 schools in MO
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u
High School · Frontier Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5605 TROOST AVE, Kansas City, MO 64110
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Schl of Excellence-u score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frontier Schl of Excellence-u sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$59,710
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Paseo Acad. of Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 677 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Frontier Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u is listed in FRONTIER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Schl of Excellence-u
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Frontier Schools, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Schl of Excellence-u
What grades does Frontier Schl of Excellence-u serve?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Schl of Excellence-u?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Schl of Excellence-u?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Schl of Excellence-u is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Schl of Excellence-u rank in MO?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u ranks #1,563 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Frontier Schl of Excellence-u's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Schl of Excellence-u has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Schl of Excellence-u?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Schl of Excellence-u has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Frontier Schl of Excellence-u a charter school?
Yes, Frontier Schl of Excellence-u is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frontier Schl of Excellence-u a Title I school?
No, Frontier Schl of Excellence-u is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Schl of Excellence-u?
100.0% of students at Frontier Schl of Excellence-u 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (816) 822-1331
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 64110)
- 17,019
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 64110; 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, 2011-2025, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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