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#817 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 17% in state

Frontier Senior High School

High School · Frontier Central School District · Hamburg, NY

A Frontier Central School District high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

S 4432 BAY VIEW RD, Hamburg, NY 14075

  • Math 97% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation18.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$19,947
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Frontier Senior High School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency97%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 96% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frontier Senior 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,083

Median home value

$246,100

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
15 boys'·15 girls'·44 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Randolph Academyhamburg CampusEnrollment path unverified4.3K–120.7 mi82Compare →
St Francis High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–121.7 mi409Compare →
Hamburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–122.7 mi996Compare →
Lackawanna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.8 mi645Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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 Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$19,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frontier Senior High School is listed in FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frontier Senior High School

Frontier Senior High School is a public high school in Hamburg, NY, part of Frontier Central School District, serving approximately 1,308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frontier Senior High School

What grades does Frontier Senior High School serve?

Frontier Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frontier Senior High School?

Frontier Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Senior High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frontier Senior High School rank in NY?

Frontier Senior High School ranks #817 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Frontier Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frontier Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Senior High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Frontier Senior High School a charter school?

No, Frontier Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frontier Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Frontier Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Senior High School?

36.6% of students at Frontier Senior 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
1,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
118
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 14075)
44,588
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
46.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 14075; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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