Baker High School
Tel:
(225)775-1259
- Baker High School serves 530 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Baker High School's student population of 530 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Baker High School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Baker High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1233 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 94% | 44% |
| White | 5% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Baker School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Baker High School is Scenic Alternative High School (jrdc) (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baker Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baker Heights Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baker Baker Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 268 students
0.5 miles
3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225)775-1496 0.5 PK-5 268 - Baker Bakerfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
0.7 miles
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225)775-0550 0.7 PK-5 204 - Baton Rouge Impact Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
1.3 miles
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225)281-0765 1.3 PK-5 349 - Baker White Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 153 students
1.7 miles
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225)775-5891 1.7 PK-5 153 - Baker Baker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 238 students
1.9 miles
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225)775-9750 1.9 6-8 238
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