- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baker, CA
Baker High
Federal NCES profile for Baker High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060361000287
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for California
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker High has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA.
School address
District: Baker Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060361000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Baker High shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060361000287 · Baker, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 7.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Elementary (59 students)
Baker High shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baker High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Elementa
Baker Elementary
59 students
- Baker Junior H
Baker Junior High
35 students
- This school
Baker High
31 students
What this shows Baker High reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker High compares
Baker High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 6.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Baker High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Baker Valley Unified reports $31,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baker High
How many students attend Baker High?
Baker High has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baker, CA. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High is 7.8:1, which is 64% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker High?
40.0% of students at Baker High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker High?
The largest demographic group at Baker High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Baker, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker High?
Baker High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker High rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baker, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baker Valley Unified?
Besides Baker High, Baker Valley Unified also operates Baker Elementary (59 students) and Baker Junior High (35 students). See the Baker Valley Unified district page for the complete list.