Frontier High

frontier.kernhigh.org

2,098 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frontier High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Kern High School District. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a wide variety of college-preparatory courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for success after graduation. The campus environment emphasizes academic excellence while encouraging students to engage in a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and diverse student organizations.

Beyond the classroom, Frontier High fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Titan" pride. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that values student development, technological integration in learning, and preparation for both the workforce and higher education. With its commitment to student-centered instruction and a robust network of resources, Frontier High serves as a key pillar in the Bakersfield educational landscape, striving to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and future-ready citizens.

2,098

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier High
Demographic	Student Count
White	886
Hispanic	836
Black	61
Asian	117
Two or More	168
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	15

White
886 (42.3%)
Hispanic
836 (39.9%)
Two or More
168 (8.0%)
Asian
117 (5.6%)
Black
61 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
15 (0.7%)
American Indian
14 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)829-1107
Website:	http://frontier.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	139

* 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

Grade 9 547

Grade 10 487

Grade 11 535

Grade 12 529

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frontier High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	547
Grade 10	487
Grade 11	535
Grade 12	529

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frontier High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,034	49.3%
Male	1,063	50.7%
Not Specified	1	0%

High School 9th - 12th

South High

Kern High

2,107 Students

1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304 (9.9 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th