FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.frontier.wnyric.org

1,352 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frontier Senior High School, located in Hamburg, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Frontier Central School District. Situated in a suburban community just south of Buffalo, the school is known for providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of core curriculum subjects, alongside various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational opportunities, and elective programs designed to cater to a diverse student body with varying interests and future goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, Frontier Senior High School places a strong focus on student development through a robust extracurricular program. The school supports numerous varsity athletic teams, fine and performing arts departments, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with active student engagement, Frontier aims to foster a supportive and inclusive school culture that prepares its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

1,352

Total Students

111.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,193
Hispanic	73
Black	22
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,193 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (5.4 %)
Two or More
40 (3.0 %)
Black
22 (1.6 %)
Asian
19 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)926-1720
Website:	http://www.frontier.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 314

Grade 10 347

Grade 11 351

Grade 12 314

Ungraded 26