Frontier STEM High School vs Grand Center Arts Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier STEM High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
401 students
Grand Center Arts Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students
| Measure | Frontier STEM High School Kansas City, Missouri | Grand Center Arts Academy High St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 497 | #433 of 497 |
| National rank | #8762 of 16,910 | #13356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 401 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 5% |
| city | Kansas City | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 29.9).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 100%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High is the larger school with 402 students compared with 401.
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 STEM High School better than Grand Center Arts Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier STEM High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frontier STEM High School and Grand Center Arts Academy High?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier STEM High School: 401. Grand Center Arts Academy High: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier STEM High School and Grand Center Arts Academy High rank in Missouri?
Frontier STEM High School is 275th of 497 and Grand Center Arts Academy High is 433rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).