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Baker High School

Summary:

Baker High School is a public high school serving 128 students in grades 9-12 in Baker, Montana. The school has a predominantly white student body, with 94.53% of students identifying as white, and is part of the Baker K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 165 out of 300 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.

Baker High School has shown fluctuating academic performance, ranking 8th out of 138 Montana high schools and receiving a 5-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year, but then dropping to 70th out of 114 high schools with a 2-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's test scores are mixed, outperforming the state average in mathematics and reading but underperforming in science. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 9.5 students per teacher over the past three school years.

Interestingly, the nearby Plevna High School, which is part of the Plevna K-12 Schools district, has consistently outperformed Baker High School in terms of statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings. This suggests that the Plevna district may be providing a higher-quality education compared to the Baker K-12 Schools district. Additionally, while Baker High School has a predominantly white student population, the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity over the past three school years, which could be an asset for the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1015 South 3rd West
       Baker, MT  59313

(406) 778-3329

District: Baker K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,931 Help


Feeder schools for Baker High School:

Elementary:    Lincoln School
    Longfellow School
Middle:    Baker 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
American Indian:
1.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker High School ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), American Indian (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker High School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker High School is $21,931.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Baker High School 55th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Baker High School in the ranking list.)

Baker K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker K-12 Schools 165th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.18 85th 137 38.0%
2005 30.52 113th 142 20.4%
2006 64.24 48th 138 65.2%
2007 64.36 45th 136 66.9%
2008 44.36 93rd 139 33.1%
2009 23.09 117th 135 13.3%
2010 57.79 69th 135 48.9%
2011 48.00 82nd 122 32.8%
2012 46.72 85th 129 34.1%
2013 75.14 23rd 128 82.0%
2016 75.50 20th 113 82.3%
2017 44.26 63rd 111 43.2%
2018 54.06 57th 119 52.1%
2019 86.02 10th 119 91.6%
2021 85.01 8th 138 94.2%
2022 27.97 70th 114 38.6%
2023 46.86 55th 124 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Baker High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 167 167
1991 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1992 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1993 162 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1994 182 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 200 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1996 200 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1997 218 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 207 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1999 205 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 194 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 177 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 178 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 178 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2006 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 137 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2008 122 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 127
2009 135 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 139
2010 115 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 119
2011 114 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 118
2012 123 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 125
2013 113 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 117
2014 126 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 132
2015 141 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 150
2016 140 0 1 0 2 0 5 0 148
2017 147 1 2 0 1 0 4 0 155
2018 126 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 133
2019 118 2 1 1 1 0 4 0 127
2020 121 0 1 2 2 0 3 0 129
2021 122 0 0 2 4 0 2 0 130
2022 124 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 132
2023 121 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 128
2024 117 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 122

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 167 16.8 9.9 10.8
1991 165 15.6 10.5 5.5
1992 152 15.0 10.1 5.3
1993 163 19.2 8.5 4.9
1994 186 15.3 12.2 7
1995 202 16.0 12.6 7.4
1996 202 16.0 12.6 7.4
1997 220 16.4 13.4 6.4
1998 211 16.0 13.2 8.1
1999 209 16.6 12.6 9.1
2000 196 17.2 11.4 9.7
2001 180 16.6 10.8 13.9
2002 181 16.7 10.8 12.7
2003 181 16.7 10.8 12.7
2004 170 15.7 10.8 9.4
2005 144 14.7 9.8 17.4
2006 149 14.4 10.3 14.8
2007 139 14.0 9.9 15.1
2008 127 14.0 9.1 12.6
2009 139 14.6 9.5 13.7
2010 119 14.5 8.1 15.1
2011 118 14.8 7.9 11.9
2012 125 14.1 8.8 9.6
2013 117 14.4 8.1 16.2
2014 132 15.0 8.7 14.4
2015 150 15.0 10.0 16.7
2016 148 14.0 10.5 20.3
2017 155 15.4 10.0 15.5
2018 133 14.5 9.1 17.3
2019 127 15.4 8.2 20.5
2020 129 15.1 8.5 18.6
2021 130 15.8 8.2 n/a
2022 132 13.8 9.5 n/a
2023 128 14.6 8.7 n/a
2024 122 8.6 14.0 23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 167 16.8 9.9 10.8
1991 165 15.6 10.5 5.5
1992 152 15.0 10.1 5.3
1993 163 19.2 8.5 4.9
1994 186 15.3 12.2 7
1995 202 16.0 12.6 7.4
1996 202 16.0 12.6 7.4
1997 220 16.4 13.4 6.4
1998 211 16.0 13.2 8.1
1999 209 16.6 12.6 9.1
2000 196 17.2 11.4 9.7
2001 180 16.6 10.8 13.9
2002 181 16.7 10.8 12.7
2003 181 16.7 10.8 12.7
2004 170 15.7 10.8 9.4
2005 144 14.7 9.8 17.4
2006 149 14.4 10.3 14.8
2007 139 14.0 9.9 15.1
2008 127 14.0 9.1 12.6
2009 139 14.6 9.5 13.7
2010 119 14.5 8.1 15.1
2011 118 14.8 7.9 11.9
2012 125 14.1 8.8 9.6
2013 117 14.4 8.1 16.2
2014 132 15.0 8.7 14.4
2015 150 15.0 10.0 16.7
2016 148 14.0 10.5 20.3
2017 155 15.4 10.0 15.5
2018 133 14.5 9.1 17.3
2019 127 15.4 8.2 20.5
2020 129 15.1 8.5 18.6
2021 130 15.8 8.2 n/a
2022 132 13.8 9.5 n/a
2023 128 14.6 8.7 n/a
2024 122 8.6 14.0 23.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,241
2021 $19,019
2022 $22,973
2023 $21,931

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 119 High schoolsRanks 55th of 124 High schools
 36%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students127128
 0.8%
African American22
American Indian13
 200%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White118121
 2.5%
Two or More Races42
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker High School

Baker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Longfellow School
Middle : Baker 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Baker High School.

Students at Baker High School are 96% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Baker High School ranks 55th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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