Very Good
#104 of 301 schools in WY
Top 34% in state
Frontier Academy
High School · Fremont County School District #25 · Riverton, WY
A Fremont County School District #25 high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
121 North 5th Street, Riverton, WY 82501
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2015–2016).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2016) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2016)
Based on 4 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frontier 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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
$62,456
Median home value
$226,400
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| St. Stephens Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 198 | 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.
Fremont County School District #25
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Academy is listed in Fremont County School District #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Academy
Frontier Academy is a public high school in Riverton, WY, part of Fremont County School District #25, serving approximately 37 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Academy
What grades does Frontier Academy serve?
Frontier Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Academy?
Frontier Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Academy rank in WY?
Frontier Academy ranks #104 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Frontier Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Is Frontier Academy a charter school?
No, Frontier Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frontier Academy a Title I school?
No, Frontier Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frontier Academy?
40.5% of students at Frontier 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Phone
- (307) 856-9192
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 82501)
- 18,946
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 82501; 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, 2015-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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