FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.frontier.wnyric.org

1,293 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frontier Senior High School, located in Hamburg, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Frontier Central School District. Situated in a suburban community just south of Buffalo, the school is known for providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of core curriculum subjects, alongside various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational opportunities, and elective programs designed to cater to a diverse student body with varying interests and future goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, Frontier Senior High School places a strong focus on student development through a robust extracurricular program. The school supports numerous varsity athletic teams, fine and performing arts departments, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with active student engagement, Frontier aims to foster a supportive and inclusive school culture that prepares its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

1,293

Total Students

119.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,136
Hispanic	70
Black	17
Asian	14
Two or More	51
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,136 (87.9%)
Hispanic
70 (5.4%)
Two or More
51 (3.9%)
Black
17 (1.3%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)926-1720
Website:	http://www.frontier.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 334

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 338

Ungraded 24