Below Average
#1101 of 1,226 schools in OR
Baker High School
High School · Baker Sd 5j · Baker City, OR
A Baker Sd 5j high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 E St, Baker City, OR 97814
- Math 17% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baker High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baker High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,736
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Baker Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,676 | Compare → |
| Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Baker Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baker Sd 5j
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $8,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker High School is listed in Baker SD 5J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker High School
Baker High School is a public high school in Baker City, OR, part of Baker Sd 5j, serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker High School
What grades does Baker High School serve?
Baker High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baker High School?
Baker High School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker High School rank in OR?
Baker High School ranks #1,101 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Baker High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baker High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baker High School a charter school?
No, Baker High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker High School a Title I school?
No, Baker High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker High School?
71.3% of students at Baker High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Baker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (541) 524-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97814)
- 12,829
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97814; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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