Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mount Baker Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Baker Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Baker Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 320% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Baker Academy's ranking?
Mount Baker Academy is ranked #1166 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Baker Academy?
The graduation rate of Mount Baker Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mount Baker Academy?
84 students attend Mount Baker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mount Baker Academy students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Baker Academy?
Mount Baker Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Academy offer ?
Mount Baker Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Baker Academy part of?
Mount Baker Academy is part of Mount Baker School District.
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