Enrollment
478
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baker City, OR
Baker High School
Federal NCES profile for Baker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410171000009
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Baker City, OR.
School address
District: Baker Sd 5j · Oregon
NCES ID 410171000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker High School
Baker High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Baker City, Oregon, enrolling 478 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baker Sd 5j spends $6,248 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Baker City's high schools, it stands alongside Baker Early College (534 students): Baker High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students) and Baker Early College (534 students) alongside Baker High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker High School compares
Baker High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$6,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Baker High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker Sd 5j, which includes Baker High School.
$6,248
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 72.0%
Federal 8.7%
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.
How Baker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Early College | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Baker Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Baker City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Baker High School
How many students attend Baker High School?
Baker High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baker City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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?
72.8% of students at Baker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Baker High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Baker City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker High School?
Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baker High School rank among public schools in Baker City?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Baker City, OR. 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 City on the city page.
Is Baker High School a good school?
Baker High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baker Sd 5j?
Besides Baker High School, Baker Sd 5j also operates Baker Web Academy (3,066 students), Baker Early College (534 students), and South Baker Intermediate School (268 students). See the Baker Sd 5j district page for the complete list.
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