FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-U

www.kcfse.org

Charter School 183 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Frontier School of Excellence (FSE)**, located on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Frontier Schools network, the institution is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and the cultivation of a "college-bound" culture, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Frontier School of Excellence prioritizes building strong partnerships with families and the local community to foster student growth. The school utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive personalized support to meet their specific educational needs. With a mission rooted in equity and achievement, FSE strives to narrow the opportunity gap by providing students in the Kansas City area with the tools, discipline, and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

183

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-U
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	85
Black	87
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
87 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
85 (46.4 %)
White
6 (3.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FRONTIER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(816)822-1331
Website:	http://www.kcfse.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 63

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 26