Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Frontenac Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontenac Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frontenac Sr. High School's student population of 288 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frontenac Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontenac Sr. High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontenac Sr. High School's ranking?
Frontenac Sr. High School is ranked #621 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Frontenac Sr. High School often compared to?
Frontenac Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girard High School, Pittsburg High School, North East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontenac Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Frontenac Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Frontenac Sr. High School?
288 students attend Frontenac Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frontenac Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontenac Sr. High School?
Frontenac Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frontenac Sr. High School offer ?
Frontenac Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frontenac Sr. High School part of?
Frontenac Sr. High School is part of Frontenac School District.
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