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#1733 of 2,228 schools in WA

Mount Baker Senior High

High School · Mount Baker School District · Deming, WA

A high school in Deming, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4936 DEMING RD PO BOX 95, Deming, WA 98244

  • Math 21% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$20,586
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Mount Baker Senior High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2022
ELA
67%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Baker Senior High 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average268/100K

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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

$83,958

Median home value

$431,900

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

87.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Baker AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.1 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mount Baker School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$20,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Baker Senior High is listed in Mount Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Baker Senior High

Mount Baker Senior High is a public high school in Deming, WA, part of Mount Baker School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Baker Senior High

What grades does Mount Baker Senior High serve?

Mount Baker Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Baker Senior High?

Mount Baker Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Senior High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Baker Senior High rank in WA?

Mount Baker Senior High ranks #1,733 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Mount Baker Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Baker Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mount Baker Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Baker Senior High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mount Baker Senior High a charter school?

No, Mount Baker Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Baker Senior High a Title I school?

No, Mount Baker Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Baker Senior High?

47.8% of students at Mount Baker Senior High 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
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whatcom County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
Area population (ZIP 98244)
3,080
Area median age
53.8
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98244; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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