Very Good
#419 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Frontier Stem High School
High School · Frontier Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6455 E Commerce Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120
- Math 70% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Stem High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 45 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frontier Stem 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. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$74,954
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Kipp Kc Legacy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–11 | 2.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Outreach Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–11 | 2.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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 Stem High School is listed in FRONTIER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Stem High School
Frontier Stem High School is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Frontier Schools, serving approximately 353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Stem High School
What grades does Frontier Stem High School serve?
Frontier Stem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Stem High School?
Frontier Stem High School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Stem High School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Stem High School rank in MO?
Frontier Stem High School ranks #419 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Frontier Stem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Stem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Stem High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Stem High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Frontier Stem High School a charter school?
Yes, Frontier Stem High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frontier Stem High School a Title I school?
No, Frontier Stem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Stem High School?
77.3% of students at Frontier Stem 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (816) 241-6202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64120)
- 525
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 · 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.
- 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 64120; 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, 2013-2025, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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