Baker SD 5j School District

2090 Fourth St
Baker City, OR 97814-3391
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Baker SD 5j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,829 students in Baker SD 5j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Baker SD 5j School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,829 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baker SD 5j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#38 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
31%
52%
44%
46%
30%
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,192 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,648
$18,279
Spending / Student
$11,192
$19,325

Best Baker SD 5j School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 School St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Baker Early College
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 7th St
Portland, OR 97294
(541) 524-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2320 Washington Ave
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Baker Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2300
Gr: K-12 | 2,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Keating Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41964 Miles Bridge Rd
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-2377
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
South Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1285 Third St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2350
Gr: 4-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Washington St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2450
Gr: 1-3 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Baker High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: K | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Baker Virtual Academy
2090 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2260
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon International School
Charter School
2500 E St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,829 students.
What is the rank of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District is ranked #51 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baker SD 5j School District?
79% of Baker SD 5j School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baker SD 5j School District?
Baker SD 5j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Baker SD 5j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,192 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,829 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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