Baker High School is an accredited public high school in Baker, Louisiana. It is a part of the City of Baker School System.
Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Baker High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BAKER HIGH SCHOOL serves a central attendance area in Baker, LA, covering approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baker High School's student population of 370 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baker High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1226 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Buffalo Blue and Gold
School Mascot
American Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker High School's ranking?
Baker High School is ranked #1226 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baker High School often compared to?
Baker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baker High School?
The graduation rate of Baker High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Baker High School?
370 students attend Baker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Baker High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baker High School?
Baker High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baker High School offer ?
Baker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baker High School part of?
Baker High School is part of City Of Baker School District.
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