Baker High School in Baker, LA

At a glance

Reported students

370

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

32nd percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

232

Baker High School: 370 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

18:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 391
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 8.9:1

What the reported data says about Baker High School

Baker High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baker. It is one of 2 current school records connected to City of Baker School District. NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Baker High School

1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 82.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Black90%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

94 reported students

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Public schools near Baker High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Scotlandville Magnet High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish	09–12	837	3.8 mi
Zachary High School High · Zachary Community School District	09–12	1,726	4.5 mi
Glen Oaks Senior High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish	06–12	575	5.9 mi
Istrouma High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish	06–12	556	7.7 mi
Arlington Preparatory Academy High · East Baton Rouge Parish	06–12	94	7.8 mi
Madison Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.	09–12	621	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Baker High School

What grades does Baker High School serve?

Baker High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in City of Baker School District.

How many students attend Baker High School?

Baker High School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Baker High School?

The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 370 students and 20.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Baker High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Baker High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Baker School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Baker High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

82.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Baker High School in?

Baker High School is part of City of Baker School District, based in Baker, LA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Baker High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scotlandville Magnet High School (3.8 mi), Zachary High School (4.5 mi), Glen Oaks Senior High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.