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Baker High School

Summary:

Baker High School is a public high school located in Baker City, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 503 students. The school is part of the Baker School District 5J, which is ranked 21 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Baker High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 23rd out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2014-2015 to 139th out of 268 in 2023-2024, the nearby Baker Early College, a public charter school within the same district, consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and outperforms Baker High School and the district on state assessments. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance compared to the state averages.

The significant difference in per-student spending between Baker High School ($22,088 in 2021-2022) and the nearby Eagle Cap Innovative Junior/Senior High School ($8,785 per-student in 2021-2022) within the same district raises questions about the district's resource allocation and the potential impact on educational outcomes. Addressing the underlying factors behind the declining academic performance, exploring targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of students from low-income families, and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be crucial steps in improving the educational outcomes for the students of Baker High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2500 E St
       Baker City, OR  97814-1599

(541) 524-2600

District: Baker School District 5J

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,078 Help


Feeder schools for Baker High School:

Elementary:    Brooklyn Primary School
    Haines Elementary School
    Keating Elementary School
Middle:    Baker Middle School
    South Baker Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker High School ranks worse than 51.9% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baker High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% 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 17.2, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Baker School District 5J! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker High School is $24,078, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Baker School District 5J!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baker High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker High School 139th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Baker High School in the ranking list.)

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Baker School District 5J:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker School District 5J 21st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker High School

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Rank History for all students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.64 54th 225 76.0%
2005 83.73 23rd 231 90.0%
2006 82.31 27th 235 88.5%
2007 61.54 83rd 244 66.0%
2008 78.68 37th 249 85.1%
2009 77.58 47th 263 82.1%
2010 51.45 167th 285 41.4%
2011 69.50 89th 299 70.2%
2012 64.51 118th 308 61.7%
2013 69.08 88th 303 71.0%
2014 64.97 107th 301 64.5%
2015 85.71 23rd 292 92.1%
2016 69.25 75th 292 74.3%
2017 77.71 52nd 283 81.6%
2018 74.77 58th 283 79.5%
2019 72.99 61st 266 77.1%
2022 23.99 197th 241 18.3%
2023 32.28 183rd 258 29.1%
2024 43.94 139th 268 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.11 53rd 254 79.1%
2019 67.16 57th 229 75.1%
2022 24.13 197th 241 18.3%
2023 41.58 125th 224 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.59 19th 23 17.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.68 36th 251 85.7%
2019 91.03 7th 199 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.54 63rd 250 74.8%
2019 57.14 84th 206 59.2%
2022 14.98 186th 200 7.0%
2023 43.78 114th 214 46.7%
2024 33.18 142nd 216 34.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.79 33rd 144 77.1%
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Rank History for White students at Baker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.53 64th 266 75.9%
2019 70.23 58th 245 76.3%
2022 22.38 187th 228 18.0%
2023 24.57 197th 237 16.9%
2024 37.53 148th 244 39.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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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
1988 590 1 7 14 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 553 1 5 14 7 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 532 0 6 20 7 n/a n/a 0 565
1991 528 0 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 575 0 5 13 8 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 607 0 4 11 4 n/a n/a 0 626
1994 709 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 722 0 7 11 5 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 722 0 7 11 5 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 723 0 5 15 10 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 707 1 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 705 2 5 14 5 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 699 0 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 650 1 3 24 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2002 656 2 3 16 7 n/a n/a 7 691
2003 656 2 3 16 7 n/a n/a 7 691
2004 631 2 7 20 17 n/a n/a 2 679
2005 628 3 3 25 13 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 618 3 3 29 11 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 596 2 6 23 16 n/a n/a 3 646
2008 611 2 4 18 17 n/a n/a 6 658
2009 574 2 10 19 18 n/a n/a 9 632
2010 571 0 9 24 10 n/a n/a 4 618
2011 517 1 6 33 8 0 25 0 590
2012 470 1 5 31 7 0 21 0 535
2013 477 2 6 28 6 0 20 0 539
2014 450 1 4 23 8 0 22 0 508
2015 435 1 3 31 12 0 17 0 499
2016 414 2 4 28 8 0 23 0 479
2017 396 1 5 38 5 0 22 0 467
2018 381 1 4 42 4 0 20 0 452
2019 358 1 8 48 3 0 20 0 438
2020 357 1 5 54 3 1 19 0 440
2021 351 1 4 11 8 0 18 0 393
2022 366 1 2 41 7 0 22 2 441
2023 420 0 7 41 6 0 27 2 503
2024 421 1 2 32 8 0 25 3 492

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
1988 616 35.0 17.6 8.1
1989 580 34.3 16.9 6.6
1990 565 35.2 16.0 5.8
1991 548 34.5 15.8 4.4
1992 601 34.2 17.5 8.5
1993 626 38.5 16.3 12.6
1994 717 38.7 18.5 10.2
1995 745 40.0 18.6 11
1996 745 40.0 18.6 11
1997 753 40.0 18.8 9
1998 728 39.2 18.6 10.7
1999 731 39.0 18.7 11.6
2000 710 39.0 18.2 19.2
2001 679 38.7 17.5 11.8
2002 691 33.0 20.9 25.6
2003 691 33.0 20.9 25.6
2004 679 31.0 21.9 27.8
2005 672 32.3 20.8 37.6
2006 664 31.0 21.4 29.1
2007 646 31.0 20.8 33
2008 658 32.0 20.6 33
2009 632 30.0 21.1 47.5
2010 618 30.5 20.2 65.5
2011 590 28.3 20.8 68.1
2012 535 24.9 21.4 44.3
2013 539 25.0 21.4 47.9
2014 508 24.3 20.8 52.6
2015 499 25.0 19.9 44.7
2016 479 27.0 17.7 36.5
2017 467 27.2 17.1 40.3
2018 452 26.3 17.1 38.9
2019 438 26.7 16.3 36.8
2020 440 29.5 14.9 43.2
2021 393 30.0 13.1 n/a
2022 441 31.7 13.8 n/a
2023 503 28.9 17.3 72.8
2024 492 28.5 17.2 71.3

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
1988 616 35.0 17.6 8.1
1989 580 34.3 16.9 6.6
1990 565 35.2 16.0 5.8
1991 548 34.5 15.8 4.4
1992 601 34.2 17.5 8.5
1993 626 38.5 16.3 12.6
1994 717 38.7 18.5 10.2
1995 745 40.0 18.6 11
1996 745 40.0 18.6 11
1997 753 40.0 18.8 9
1998 728 39.2 18.6 10.7
1999 731 39.0 18.7 11.6
2000 710 39.0 18.2 19.2
2001 679 38.7 17.5 11.8
2002 691 33.0 20.9 25.6
2003 691 33.0 20.9 25.6
2004 679 31.0 21.9 27.8
2005 672 32.3 20.8 37.6
2006 664 31.0 21.4 29.1
2007 646 31.0 20.8 33
2008 658 32.0 20.6 33
2009 632 30.0 21.1 47.5
2010 618 30.5 20.2 65.5
2011 590 28.3 20.8 68.1
2012 535 24.9 21.4 44.3
2013 539 25.0 21.4 47.9
2014 508 24.3 20.8 52.6
2015 499 25.0 19.9 44.7
2016 479 27.0 17.7 36.5
2017 467 27.2 17.1 40.3
2018 452 26.3 17.1 38.9
2019 438 26.7 16.3 36.8
2020 440 29.5 14.9 43.2
2021 393 30.0 13.1 n/a
2022 441 31.7 13.8 n/a
2023 503 28.9 17.3 72.8
2024 492 28.5 17.2 71.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $17,325
2020 n/a n/a $16,663
2021 n/a n/a $19,908
2022 $707 (3.2%) $21,381 (96.8%) $22,088
2023 $1,665 (6.9%) $22,413 (93.1%) $24,078

Data source: Oregon 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 61st of 266 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 258 High schools
 48%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baker High School)70.428.1
 42.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Baker School District 5J)73.959.6
 14.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baker High School)36.711.8
 24.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Baker School District 5J)37.127.7
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Baker High School)53.144.4
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (Baker School District 5J)56.149.4
 6.7%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students438503
 14.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic4841
 14.6%
Pacific Islander00
White358420
 17.3%
Two or More Races2027
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%72.8%
 36%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker High School

Baker High School ranks 139th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Baker High School.

Students at Baker High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Baker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooklyn Primary School
Elementary : Haines Elementary School
Elementary : Keating Elementary School
Middle : Baker Middle School
Middle : South Baker Intermediate School


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