Frontier Jr-Sr High School

Frontier School Corporation
109 N Sixth St
Chalmers, IN 47929
291 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
291
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (93.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Frontier School Corporation
Phone: (219)984-5437
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Twin Lakes Senior High School
Twin Lakes School Corp
674 Students
300 S 3rd St
Monticello, IN 47960 (7.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th