FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY

Frontier Charter Academy is a public charter middle school that is part of the Gervais SD 1 school district, located in Gervais, OR with about 136 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 9th Grade. With about 5 teachers, Frontier Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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 Charter Academy (FCA), located in Gervais, Oregon, is a publicly funded, tuition-free online charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The academy is designed to offer a personalized educational experience, utilizing a robust virtual curriculum that allows students to learn at their own pace from home. By providing a flexible, home-based learning environment, the school caters to a diverse range of students, including those who need a non-traditional schedule, families looking for more parental involvement, and students seeking a customized path to graduation.

The academy emphasizes a partnership between the school and the family, providing students with access to certified teachers and academic counselors who help monitor progress and provide support. Because it is a public charter school, it adheres to state educational standards while offering the convenience of a remote model. Frontier Charter Academy is part of the North Marion School District, ensuring that its curriculum is aligned with Oregon’s academic requirements, while its operational focus remains on fostering an accessible, supportive, and individualized learning community for students across the state.

For more information, contact Frontier Charter Academy at (541) 902-1011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

290 1st St
Gervais, OR 97026-2107
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FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Gervais, OR with about 136 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Gervais SD 1
District:
Gervais SD 1
Total Students:
136
Teachers:
5.9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Full Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 136 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRONTIER CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.