FRONTERAS CHARTER SCHOOL
Fronteras Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 289 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Fronteras Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fronteras Charter School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a unique K-8 educational institution operating within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school is primarily distinguished by its commitment to Spanish language immersion, providing students with a rigorous academic curriculum delivered in both English and Spanish. This dual-language approach aims to foster biliteracy and biculturalism, preparing students to be globally-minded citizens while adhering to state and district educational standards.
Beyond its focus on language acquisition, Fronteras is characterized by a "back-to-basics" instructional philosophy that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and social studies. As a charter school, it maintains a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration, often utilizing a multi-age classroom structure to encourage individualized learning and peer mentorship. By blending traditional pedagogical methods with an innovative language immersion model, the school provides an alternative educational experience for families in the Wasilla area seeking to cultivate academic excellence alongside linguistic proficiency.
For more information, contact Fronteras Charter School at (907) 376-2223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
http://www.matsuk12.us/frc
FRONTERAS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Wasilla, AK with about 289 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District - Total Students:
- 289
- Teachers:
- 15.52
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 289 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRONTERAS CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.