- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baker, LA
Baker High School
Federal NCES profile for Baker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220004000344
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Baker, LA.
School address
District: City of Baker School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220004000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Baker High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 220004000344 · Baker, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.1:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students)
Baker High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Baker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Heights
Baker Heights Elementary School
381 students
- This school
Baker High School
370 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
155 students
- Park Ridge Aca 94
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
94 students
What this shows Baker High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker High School compares
Baker High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Baker High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Baker School District reports $15,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baker High School
How many students attend Baker High School?
Baker High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High School is 16.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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?
65.4% of students at Baker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Baker High School is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Baker, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker High School?
Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker High School rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Baker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baker on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Baker School District?
Besides Baker High School, City of Baker School District also operates Baker Heights Elementary School (381 students), Baker Middle School (155 students), and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School (94 students). See the City of Baker School District district page for the complete list.