Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Mount Baker Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Senior High School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Senior High School is 0.46, 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
#598 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Baker Senior High School's ranking?
Mount Baker Senior High School is ranked #598 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Baker Senior High School often compared to?
Mount Baker Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, Nooksack Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Baker Senior High School?
519 students attend Mount Baker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mount Baker Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Baker Senior High School?
Mount Baker Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Senior High School offer ?
Mount Baker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Baker Senior High School part of?
Mount Baker Senior High School is part of Mount Baker School District.
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