Frontier High/Middle School

Frontier Local
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
204 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Frontier High School, located in New Matamoras, Ohio, serves as a central educational institution for the Frontier Local School District in Washington County. Situated along the Ohio River, the school functions as a rural community hub, providing secondary education to students in the surrounding area. It maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the cultivation of local school spirit through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs.

As a smaller, close-knit school, Frontier High School typically focuses on providing personalized attention to its student body, aiming to prepare graduates for either higher education or the workforce. The facility houses students in grades 7–12, creating a combined middle and high school experience. By leveraging its position within the community, the school emphasizes traditional values and academic standards, striving to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate life beyond their rural setting while maintaining strong ties to the local region.
204
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (97.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.9 %)
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 Local
Phone: (740)865-3441
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 7 35
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
324 Students
2330 N PLEASANTS HIGHWAY
ST MARYS, WV 26170 (2.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th