Public School Review - Established 2003

Theodore High School vs. Baker High School

Should you attend Theodore 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
Theodore High School
6201 Swedetown Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Baker High School
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Theodore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Baker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Theodore High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12, experienced a decline in overall state ranking from #393 in 2011 to #1135 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency at was 11% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 17%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 17%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 1,774 students in 1999 to 1,234 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 47%; 54% of students were eligible for free lunch in recent years, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
The school had 1,234 students and 72 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, serving a diverse student body with 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rates dropped to 76% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 85%, reflecting performance challenges at this New Jersey high school.
Baker High School, a Mobile County public high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #711 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak ranking of #347 in 2010.
Math proficiency was 27%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 32%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 35%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment totaled 2,421 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, and 49% of students were minorities, reflecting significant diversity in this Union County NJ high school.
The graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly above the Alabama state average of 88%, though overall testing ranks placed the school in the bottom 50% statewide.
Minority enrollment remained consistent at 49%, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch rose to 40% in 2023, indicating a notable socioeconomic shift over recent years.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,234 students
2,421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Theodore 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%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Theodore High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baker High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
135 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Theodore 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
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Theodore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1135 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Theodore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 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 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
27%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Theodore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baker High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Theodore High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baker High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
314
622
Grade 10 Students
344
618
Grade 11 Students
281
571
Grade 12 Students
295
610

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 American Indian at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Theodore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Theodore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Theodore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Theodore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, 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 Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE