Frontier Charter Academy

GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta

Charter School 1,423 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Frontier Academy, located in Greeley, Colorado, is a K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured and supportive learning environment. The school operates on the principle that academic excellence is best achieved through a traditional curriculum, emphasizing strong foundations in core subjects like mathematics, science, literature, and history. By focusing on high academic standards and character development, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for success in higher education but also for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach and its commitment to fostering a partnership between faculty, students, and parents. Frontier Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, to ensure a well-rounded student experience. Because it is a charter school, it maintains its own specific charter objectives while remaining tuition-free and open to the public, serving as a distinct alternative to the traditional district schools in the Greeley area.

1,423

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	865
Hispanic	454
Black	24
Asian	25
Two or More	45
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
865 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
454 (31.9 %)
Two or More
45 (3.2 %)
Asian
25 (1.8 %)
Black
24 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
Phone:	(970)330-1780
Website:	http://frontieracademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 92

Grade 10 86