- Enrollment
- 3,066
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410171000009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Baker City · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Baker High School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 410171000009 · Baker City, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker Web Academy (3,066 students)
Baker High School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Baker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker Web Acad
Baker Web Academy
3,066 students
- Baker Early Co 534
Baker Early College
534 students
- This school 478
Baker High School
478 students
- South Baker In 268
South Baker Intermediate School
268 students
- Brooklyn Prima 249
Brooklyn Primary School
249 students
- Baker Middle S 226
Baker Middle School
226 students
What this shows Baker High School reports 478 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 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 methodology
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
$8,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Baker Sd 5j reports $8,081 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 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
- 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.
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 (~478 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
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.