FRONTIER CHARTER SCHOOL
Frontier Charter School is a public charter school that is part of the Anchorage School District school district, located in Anchorage, AK with about 291 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Frontier Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 145:1. 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 School is a public charter school located in Anchorage, Alaska, that serves a diverse K-12 student population by offering a flexible, parent-directed approach to education. Operating under the Anchorage School District, the school is designed to support families who prefer an individualized learning environment, often catering to those who utilize homeschooling or alternative instructional models. By blending public school resources with personal academic oversight, Frontier allows parents to select curricula and learning activities that best align with their child's specific educational needs and interests.
The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents, providing academic guidance and state-aligned resources to ensure students meet required standards. Because it is a charter school, it maintains a unique structure that prioritizes autonomy in instruction while maintaining accountability to the district. Frontier is a popular choice for families looking for a hybrid experience that combines the benefits of home-based learning with the structured support, funding opportunities, and community resources of the public school system.
For more information, contact Frontier Charter School at (907) 742-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anchorage, AK 99503-3877
(907) 742-1180
http://frontier.asdk12.org/
FRONTIER CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Anchorage, AK with about 291 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Anchorage School District - District:
- Anchorage School District
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 2.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 291 students
- White
- 64.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.