Frontier High School is a public high school in New Matamoras, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Frontier Local School district. It is located along the Ohio River just off of Route 7 between New Matamoras and Newport Ohio.
Serving 218 students in grades 7-12, Frontier High/middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier High/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier High/middle School's student population of 218 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frontier High/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier High/middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1890 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier High/middle School's ranking?
Frontier High/middle School is ranked #1890 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Frontier High/middle School often compared to?
Frontier High/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier High/middle School?
The graduation rate of Frontier High/middle School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Frontier High/middle School?
218 students attend Frontier High/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Frontier High/middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier High/middle School?
Frontier High/middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frontier High/middle School offer ?
Frontier High/middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier High/middle School part of?
Frontier High/middle School is part of Frontier Local School District.
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