- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
Baker High School
Federal NCES profile for Baker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000899
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Baker High School held near 2,421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 137.0 → 135.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 010237000899 · Mobile, AL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,271 enr · 16.6:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students)
Baker High School held near 2,421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 137.0 → 135.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Baker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- Theodore High
Theodore High School
1,218 students
What this shows Baker High School reports 2,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker High School compares
Baker High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,271
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
375
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Baker High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wp Davidson High School
Standard public school
1,470 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy High School
Standard public school
1,212 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ben C Rain High School
Standard public school
587 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John L Leflore Magnet School
Standard public school
582 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Evening Educational Options
Alternative education program
41 students
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 (~2,271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker High School
How many students attend Baker High School?
Baker High School has 2,271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 2,491 (2022-23) → 2,421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 School?
36.9% of students at Baker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Baker High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker High School?
Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker High School rank among high schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Baker High School, Mobile County also operates Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students), and Wp Davidson High School (1,470 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.