Frontenac Senior High School

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Frontenac Senior High School ranks 120 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frontenac Senior High School is a public high school located in Frontenac, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Frontenac Public Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frontenac Senior High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas high schools in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently higher than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rate in English Language Arts was 33.88%, compared to the state average of 27.57%. However, the school has a relatively higher student-teacher ratio (15.5-17.1) compared to nearby schools, such as Southeast High (8.9) and North East High (7.9), which may indicate a potential area for improvement in terms of providing more individualized attention to students.

While Frontenac Senior High School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Girard High, which has consistently ranked higher and has significantly higher proficiency rates, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.46% to 35.77%) suggests that it may serve a more affluent student population compared to some of the neighboring schools, such as Southeast High (64.05%) and North East High (65.44%). This could be an area for further investigation to ensure that the school is meeting the needs of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 S. Crawford
Frontenac, KS 66763

(620) 231-7550

District: Frontenac Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,529

Feeder schools for Frontenac Senior High School:

Elementary:	Frank Layden Elementary
Middle:	Frontenac Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontenac Senior High School ranks better than 62.3% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frontenac Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontenac Senior High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Frontenac Senior High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontenac Senior High School is $11,529.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontenac Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Senior High School 120^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Frontenac Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Frontenac Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Public Schools 58^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frontenac Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2009	47.30	177^th	291	39.2%
2010	35.15	240^th	302	20.5%
2011	33.67	240^th	298	19.5%
2012	55.18	182^nd	317	42.6%
2013	53.84	178^th	323	44.9%
2015	58.08	133^rd	326	59.2%
2016	11.50	286^th	313	8.6%
2017	17.17	272^nd	316	13.9%
2018	38.49	197^th	314	37.3%
2019	57.92	121^st	325	62.8%
2021	67.51	78^th	320	75.6%
2022	75.09	56^th	324	82.7%
2023	76.93	51^st	327	84.4%
2024	56.32	120^th	318	62.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.18	97^th	228	57.5%
2019	79.95	27^th	229	88.2%
2021	84.23	14^th	213	93.4%
2022	83.26	16^th	223	92.8%
2023	66.27	53^rd	250	78.8%
2024	54.48	95^th	249	61.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	33.78	171^st	248	31.0%
2019	49.06	127^th	249	49.0%
2021	68.78	65^th	250	74.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.87	144^th	248	41.9%
2019	56.81	100^th	252	60.3%
2021	50.31	119^th	258	53.9%

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Rank History for White students at Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.22	202^nd	296	31.8%
2019	50.41	144^th	306	52.9%
2021	58.90	97^th	302	67.9%
2022	67.48	76^th	307	75.2%
2023	72.02	64^th	309	79.3%
2024	41.72	182^nd	295	38.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frontenac Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	206	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	212
2010	214	0	2	2	0	0	8	226
2011	226	0	2	1	1	0	5	235
2012	240	0	2	1	2	1	6	252
2013	244	0	2	5	2	1	5	259
2014	247	0	0	4	2	1	9	263
2015	247	0	0	8	1	2	11	269
2016	240	1	0	11	1	0	15	268
2017	244	0	0	8	1	1	15	269
2018	242	0	0	10	2	1	16	271
2019	236	2	0	8	1	2	14	263
2020	249	3	1	11	2	3	7	276
2021	245	2	1	13	3	3	7	274
2022	248	4	2	15	3	3	9	284
2023	231	1	3	15	4	2	11	267
2024	249	1	3	16	2	2	15	288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontenac Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	212	15.4	13.8	38.7
2010	226	15.2	14.8	42
2011	235	17.5	13.4	43
2012	252	19.9	12.6	38.9
2013	259	17.4	14.8	41.3
2014	263	20.3	12.9	41.8
2015	269	20.0	13.4	41.6
2016	268	22.0	12.1	43.3
2017	269	18.9	14.2	42
2018	271	18.3	14.8	39.5
2019	263	18.7	14.0	44.5
2020	276	18.5	14.9	42.4
2021	274	16.6	16.5	35.8
2022	284	16.6	17.1	27.5
2023	267	17.2	15.5	34.1
2024	288	18.5	15.5	34.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontenac Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	212	15.4	13.8	38.7
2010	226	15.2	14.8	42
2011	235	17.5	13.4	43
2012	252	19.9	12.6	38.9
2013	259	17.4	14.8	41.3
2014	263	20.3	12.9	41.8
2015	269	20.0	13.4	41.6
2016	268	22.0	12.1	43.3
2017	269	18.9	14.2	42
2018	271	18.3	14.8	39.5
2019	263	18.7	14.0	44.5
2020	276	18.5	14.9	42.4
2021	274	16.6	16.5	35.8
2022	284	16.6	17.1	27.5
2023	267	17.2	15.5	34.1
2024	288	18.5	15.5	34.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontenac Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$597 (5.2%)	$10,932 (94.8%)	$11,529

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontenac Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 325 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 327 High schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Senior High School)	23.4	33.3	9.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)	23.4	33.3	9.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Senior High School)	23.4	25.3	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)	23.4	25.3	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Frontenac Senior High School)	44.1	46.3	2.1%
11th Grade Science (Frontenac Public Schools)	44.1	46.3	2.1%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	267	1.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	8	15	87.5%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	236	231	2.1%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	34.1%	10.4%

Schools Near Frontenac Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontenac Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 S. Crawford	Frontenac	66763	Crawford County	Frontenac Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 231-7550	288	19	15.5	34.4%	249 (86.5%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.6%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	56.3	120^th of 318 public high schools	62.3%		76.9	51^st of 327 public high schools	84.4%	69	33.9	33.9	18.6	18.6	30.9	30.9	$11,529	$597	$10,932
Pittsburg High	Public	9-12	1978 East 4th	Pittsburg	66762	Crawford County	Pittsburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 235-3200	1,044	59	17.6	64.7%	647 (62.0%)	42 (4.0%)	223 (21.4%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.6%)	85 (8.1%)	36.3	221^st of 318 public high schools	30.5%		47.9	171^st of 327 public high schools	47.7%	50	20.0	20.0	20.3	20.3	24.3	24.3	$8,477	$406	$8,072
North East High	Public	9-12	1003 E South Street	Arma	66712	Crawford County	Northeast	No	No	No	No	(620) 347-4115	124	16	7.7	72.6%	96 (77.4%)	4 (3.2%)	16 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.0%)	29.4	245^th of 318 public high schools	23.0%		7.1	314^th of 327 public high schools	4.0%	69	12.0	12.0	4.0	4.0	35.5	35.5	$14,741	$989	$13,752
Northeast Virtual School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1003 E South Street	Arma	66712	Crawford County	Northeast	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 347-4115	3				3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Girard High	Public	9-12	415 North Summit	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	No	(620) 724-4326	285	20	14.1	42.8%	245 (86.0%)	3 (1.1%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	86.1	26^th of 318 public high schools	91.8%		81.4	36^th of 327 public high schools	89.0%	10	49.0	49.0	35.3	35.3	36.8	36.8	$13,965	$345	$13,620
Southeast High	Public	9-12	126 W 400 Hwy	Cherokee	66724	Crawford County	Cherokee	No	No	No	No	(620) 457-8365	157	18	8.6	72.6%	134 (85.4%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.6%)	52.6	144^th of 318 public high schools	54.7%		35.9	228^th of 327 public high schools	30.3%	84	28.6	28.6	19.0	19.0	32.3	32.3	$14,288	$346	$13,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontenac Senior High School

Is Frontenac Senior High School a good school?

Frontenac Senior High School ranks 120^th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Frontenac Senior High School?

Frontenac Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frank Layden Elementary
Middle : Frontenac Junior High

What district is Frontenac Senior High School in?

Frontenac Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Frontenac Senior High School?

Students at Frontenac Senior High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Frontenac Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Frontenac Senior High School.

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