FRONTIER JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Frontier Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Frontier School Corporation school district, located in Chalmers, IN with about 308 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Frontier Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Frontier Jr-Sr High School, located in the small community of Chalmers, Indiana, serves as the central educational hub for the Frontier School Corporation. As a combined junior and senior high school, the institution provides a continuous academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, which is characteristic of the rural setting in White County, allowing for more personalized interaction between students and faculty.
Academically and extracurricularly, Frontier Jr-Sr High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various elective options. The school maintains a strong emphasis on traditional values and community engagement, often serving as a focal point for local events. By balancing core educational requirements with a range of athletic and student-led organizations, the school strives to develop well-rounded students capable of transitioning effectively into higher education or the regional workforce.
For more information, contact Frontier Jr-Sr High School at (219) 984-5437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chalmers, IN 47929
(219) 984-5437
FRONTIER JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chalmers, IN with about 308 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Frontier School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 26.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 308 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRONTIER JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.