Enrollment
133
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 300273000035
Baker High School — Baker, MT
Federal NCES profile for Baker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 64
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 6
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Baker K-12 Schools · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baker High School reports 133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 266 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baker K-12 Schools spends $18,408 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 26% in Montana — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,408
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 266 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 133 Top 60% in Montana — larger than 40% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 9.1:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300273000035
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.6%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker K-12 Schools, which includes Baker High School.
$18,408
Per student
-15%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 53.5%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Baker High School
How many students attend Baker High School?
Baker High School has 133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baker, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High School is 9.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Baker High School is White at 96.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baker, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker High School?
Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.