Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Mount Baker Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Baker Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire Deming school district, encompassing an area of approximately 661.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge located about 30.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Senior High School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mount Baker Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Senior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
69%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
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 #834 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 Nooksack Valley High School, Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Mount Baker Senior High School?
513 students attend Mount Baker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mount Baker Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Baker Senior High School?
Mount Baker Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Senior High School offer ?
Mount Baker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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