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Baker High

Summary:

Baker High is a small public high school in Baker, California, serving around 40 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school has consistently performed well, ranking among the top high schools in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

Baker High's students have outperformed the state averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with 69.23% and 38.46% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better. The school also boasts a strong 90.9% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Baker High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 students per teacher, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention and support.

While Baker High serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to achieve these strong academic outcomes for its students. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.4% in 2020-2021 to 16.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may need to address to ensure all students can fully engage in their education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 72100 School House Ln.
       Baker, CA  92309

(760) 733-4567

District: Baker Valley Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,030 Help


Feeder schools for Baker High:

Elementary:    Baker Elementary
Middle:    Baker Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  40

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.5%
White:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baker High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.5%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker High is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker High is $23,030.
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Rank History for Baker High

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Rank History for all students at Baker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.78 1242nd 1653 24.9%
2005 42.00 752nd 1901 60.4%
2006 25.60 1232nd 1968 37.4%
2007 20.98 1464th 2063 29.0%
2008 32.24 1119th 2117 47.1%
2009 34.79 1199th 2238 46.4%
2010 40.57 999th 2281 56.2%
2011 39.49 1076th 2367 54.5%
2012 41.75 1008th 2354 57.2%
2013 45.06 924th 2426 61.9%
2015 56.15 845th 1994 57.6%
2018 93.84 118th 2017 94.1%
2019 81.53 335th 2133 84.3%
2021 68.15 377th 1290 70.8%
2023 66.51 534th 2348 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.10 60th 1862 96.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baker High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.83 47th 1742 97.3%
2023 78.76 269th 2142 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 37 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 46
1989 48 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1990 28 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 38
1991 39 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 49
1992 24 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1993 23 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1994 22 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1995 37 1 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 37 1 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 26 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 45
1998 28 1 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1999 23 1 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2000 23 1 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2001 18 0 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2002 19 1 0 36 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2003 19 1 0 36 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2004 14 7 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 60
2005 17 2 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 14 0 0 37 1 n/a n/a 2 54
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 16 3 6 40 n/a n/a n/a 0 65
2009 19 3 0 38 0 1 0 0 61
2010 24 1 0 34 0 2 0 0 61
2011 12 0 0 40 0 1 0 0 53
2012 12 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 59
2013 12 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 56
2014 6 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 53
2015 5 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 44
2016 6 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 38
2017 6 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 42
2018 9 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 45
2019 5 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 42
2020 4 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 40
2021 4 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 39
2022 4 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 41
2023 1 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 46 5.9 7.7 n/a
1989 59 3.4 17.3 n/a
1990 38 4.9 7.7 n/a
1991 49 7.8 6.2 n/a
1992 35 7.9 4.4 25.7
1993 34 4.0 8.5 44.1
1994 34 4.0 8.5 35.3
1995 51 6.0 8.5 35.3
1996 51 6.0 8.5 35.3
1997 45 7.0 6.4 22.2
1998 54 8.0 6.8 29.6
1999 43 7.0 6.1 27.9
2000 46 5.9 7.8 32.6
2001 47 5.0 9.4 44.7
2002 58 5.0 11.6 50
2003 58 5.0 11.6 50
2004 60 6.0 10.0 1.7
2005 55 6.0 9.2 36.4
2006 54 5.0 10.8 44.2
2007 0 4.0 0.0 n/a
2008 65 2.0 32.5 44.6
2009 61 4.0 15.3 50.8
2010 61 5.0 12.2 54.1
2011 53 n/a n/a 58.5
2012 59 5.6 10.4 n/a
2013 56 3.7 14.9 82.1
2014 53 7.2 7.3 64.2
2015 44 5.0 8.8 65.9
2016 38 6.0 6.3 92.1
2017 42 4.7 8.9 78.6
2018 45 5.0 8.9 57.8
2019 42 4.3 9.6 85.7
2020 40 n/a n/a 65
2021 39 4.3 8.9 74.4
2022 41 4.3 9.3 68.3
2023 40 4.0 9.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 46 5.9 7.7 n/a
1989 59 3.4 17.3 n/a
1990 38 4.9 7.7 n/a
1991 49 7.8 6.2 n/a
1992 35 7.9 4.4 25.7
1993 34 4.0 8.5 44.1
1994 34 4.0 8.5 35.3
1995 51 6.0 8.5 35.3
1996 51 6.0 8.5 35.3
1997 45 7.0 6.4 22.2
1998 54 8.0 6.8 29.6
1999 43 7.0 6.1 27.9
2000 46 5.9 7.8 32.6
2001 47 5.0 9.4 44.7
2002 58 5.0 11.6 50
2003 58 5.0 11.6 50
2004 60 6.0 10.0 1.7
2005 55 6.0 9.2 36.4
2006 54 5.0 10.8 44.2
2007 0 4.0 0.0 n/a
2008 65 2.0 32.5 44.6
2009 61 4.0 15.3 50.8
2010 61 5.0 12.2 54.1
2011 53 n/a n/a 58.5
2012 59 5.6 10.4 n/a
2013 56 3.7 14.9 82.1
2014 53 7.2 7.3 64.2
2015 44 5.0 8.8 65.9
2016 38 6.0 6.3 92.1
2017 42 4.7 8.9 78.6
2018 45 5.0 8.9 57.8
2019 42 4.3 9.6 85.7
2020 40 n/a n/a 65
2021 39 4.3 8.9 74.4
2022 41 4.3 9.3 68.3
2023 40 4.0 9.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $23,030

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 534th of 2348 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baker High)72.769.2
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baker Valley Unified)72.769.2
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baker High)45.538.5
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Baker Valley Unified)45.538.5
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Baker High)36.423.1
 13.3%
   11th Grade Science (Baker Valley Unified)36.423.1
 13.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4240
 4.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3739
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White51
 80%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%40%
 45.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker High

Students at Baker High are 98% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 40 students attended Baker High.

Baker High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baker Elementary
Middle : Baker Junior High


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