Frontier STEM High School vs Northeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 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
Northeast High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
| Measure | Frontier STEM High School Kansas City, Missouri | Northeast High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 497 | #492 of 497 |
| National rank | #8762 of 16,910 | #16468 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 401 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 11.7).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •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 14.9).
- •Northeast High is the larger school with 732 students compared with 401.
- •Frontier STEM High School is a charter school while Northeast High 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 STEM High School better than Northeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier STEM High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 11.7 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 Northeast High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier STEM High School: 401. Northeast High: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier STEM High School and Northeast High rank in Missouri?
Frontier STEM High School is 275th of 497 and Northeast High is 492nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).