Frontier Charter School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Charter School
Anchorage · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students
West High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Frontier Charter School Anchorage, Alaska | West High School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #26 of 49 |
| National rank | – | #12147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 229.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Frontier Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •West High School does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 229.7).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 689.
- •Frontier Charter School is a charter school while West High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frontier Charter School better than West High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frontier Charter School and West High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Charter School: 689. West High School: 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Charter School and West High School rank in Alaska?
Frontier Charter School is unranked and West High School is 26th of 49 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).