Public schools in Baker, LA
5 open public schools with an address in Baker, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,757
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Baker public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Baker, LA: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,757 students, an average of 351 per school. The largest campus is Advantage Charter Academy (743 students).
City of Baker School District operates the most schools here (2), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Baker
Elementary schools in Baker
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Charter Academy Advantage Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 743 | 39.1:1 | |
| GEO Prep Baker GEO Prep Baker · Charter | KG–08 | 121 | 20.2:1 | |
| Impact Charter School Impact Charter School · Charter | PK–08 | 429 | 13.8:1 | |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet School City of Baker School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 94 | 9.9:1 |
High schools in Baker
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School City of Baker School District | 09–12 | 370 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black92.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Baker schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,757 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Baker
How many public schools are in Baker, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Baker: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 1,757 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Baker?
Schools with an address in Baker belong to 4 education agencies, led by City of Baker School District (2 schools), Advantage Charter Academy (1 school), GEO Prep Baker (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Baker?
Baker High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Baker, with 370 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Baker?
Yes. 3 of the 5 public schools in Baker are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Advantage Charter Academy, GEO Prep Baker, Impact Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Baker schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Baker public schools is 18:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Baker guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities