Enrollment
1,240
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baldwinsville, NY
Charles W Baker High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles W 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 360387000140
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W Baker High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W Baker High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Baker High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles W Baker High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles W Baker High School
Charles W Baker High School is a large high school in Baldwinsville, New York, enrolling 1,240 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,240 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Baldwinsville Central School District spends $19,045 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students) and Donald S Ray School (846 students) alongside Charles W 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 Charles W Baker High School compares
Charles W Baker High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,240
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$19,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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 86.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Charles W Baker High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwinsville Central School District, which includes Charles W Baker High School.
$19,045
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 Charles W Baker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore R Durgee Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald S Ray School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W Baker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles W Baker High School
How many students attend Charles W Baker High School?
Charles W Baker High School has 1,240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W Baker High School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles W Baker High School?
27.2% of students at Charles W Baker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles W Baker High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W Baker High School?
Charles W Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Charles W Baker High School rank among public schools in Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Baker High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baldwinsville on the city page.
Is Charles W Baker High School a good school?
Charles W Baker High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Baldwinsville Central School District?
Besides Charles W Baker High School, Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students), Donald S Ray School (846 students), and Mae E Reynolds School (513 students). See the Baldwinsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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