At a glance
Reported students
1,240
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Charles W Baker High School: 1,240 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 1,269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Charles W Baker High School
Charles W Baker High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Baldwinsville. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Baldwinsville Central School District. NCES reports 1,240 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 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 White (85.9%) and multiracial (5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles W Baker High School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.45 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White85.9%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
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
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Baldwinsville Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
848 reported students
Donald S Ray School
Middle · Grades 06–07
846 reported students
Mae E Reynolds School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Harry E Elden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
504 reported students
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Van Buren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Public schools near Charles W 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry E Elden Elementary School Elementary · Baldwinsville Central School District | KG–05 | 504 | 0.2 mi |
| Theodore R Durgee Junior High School Other · Baldwinsville Central School District | 08–09 | 848 | 0.3 mi |
| John C Birdlebough High School High · Phoenix Central School District | 09–12 | 471 | 5.1 mi |
| Liverpool High School High · Liverpool Central School District | 09–12 | 2,062 | 6 mi |
| West Genesee Senior High School High · West Genesee Central School District | 09–12 | 1,385 | 9.2 mi |
| Solvay High School High · Solvay Union Free School District | 09–12 | 434 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Baker High School
What grades does Charles W Baker High School serve?
Charles W Baker High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baldwinsville Central School District.
How many students attend Charles W Baker High School?
Charles W Baker High School reported 1,240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles W Baker High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,240 students and 80.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles W Baker High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles W Baker High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baldwinsville Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles W Baker High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28% 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 Charles W Baker High School in?
Charles W Baker High School is part of Baldwinsville Central School District, based in Baldwinsville, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles W Baker High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harry E Elden Elementary School (0.2 mi), Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (0.3 mi), John C Birdlebough High School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.