Serving 1,267 students in grades 10-12, Charles W Baker High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles W Baker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Charles W Baker High School's student population of 1,267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles W Baker High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles W Baker High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles W Baker High School's ranking?
Charles W Baker High School is ranked #173 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Charles W Baker High School often compared to?
Charles W Baker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Genesee Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles W Baker High School?
The graduation rate of Charles W Baker High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Charles W Baker High School?
1,267 students attend Charles W Baker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Charles W Baker High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W Baker High School?
Charles W Baker High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles W Baker High School offer ?
Charles W Baker High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles W Baker High School part of?
Charles W Baker High School is part of Baldwinsville Central School District.
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