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Central High School vs. Baker High School

Should you attend Central High School or Baker High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central High School
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Baker High School
3200 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,605 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Baker High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,605 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baker High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Community School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the City Of Baker School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#149 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
#1144 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baker High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in LA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Community School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in LA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Community School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 30% in LA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Community School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 30% in LA)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Community School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baker High School with the average graduation rate observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baker High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
408
111
Grade 10 Students
429
100
Grade 11 Students
393
81
Grade 12 Students
375
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Community School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Community School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Community School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Community School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Community School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.53
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Community School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Community School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Community School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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