Baker Early College

Summary:

Baker Early College is a high-performing public charter school serving 427 students in grades 9-12 in Baker City, Oregon. This school is part of the Baker School District 5J, which is ranked 21 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Baker Early College has consistently ranked #1 out of all Oregon high schools for the past 3 school years, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (92.3%), Mathematics (63.2%), and Science (88%) compared to the district and state. The school also ranks among the top in Oregon for diverse student subgroups, including female, male, white, and low-income students, demonstrating its ability to support and elevate the academic achievement of all its students. Despite having a relatively low spending per student of $4,275, Baker Early College achieves these exceptional outcomes with a student-teacher ratio of 8:54, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

Interestingly, the nearby Baker High School, located just 0.21 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates of only 20% in English Language Arts, 23.1% in Mathematics, and 35.5% in Science in the 2023-2024 school year. This stark contrast highlights the potential impact of the charter school model and its ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes. Baker Early College's consistent excellence over time and its potential for replication and scalability make it a shining example of how public charter schools can drive educational equity and success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2725 7th St
Baker City, OR 97294

(541) 524-2300

District: Baker School District 5J

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,356

Student/teacher ratio: 854.0

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baker Early College ranks better than 99.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baker Early College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Baker Early College has the largest high school student body size in the Baker School District 5J. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Early College is $5,356. 2 high schools in the Baker School District 5J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baker Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker Early College 1^st of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Baker Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Baker School District 5J:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker School District 5J 21^st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baker Early College

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Rank History for all students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2011	84.21	21^st	299	93.0%
2012	73.21	64^th	308	79.2%
2013	82.45	31^st	303	89.8%
2014	80.67	31^st	301	89.7%
2015	80.77	32^nd	292	89.0%
2016	86.86	22^nd	292	92.5%
2017	91.41	13^th	283	95.4%
2018	86.04	23^rd	283	91.9%
2019	96.64	4^th	266	98.5%
2022	99.75	1^st	241	99.6%
2023	99.04	1^st	258	99.6%
2024	99.74	1^st	268	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	96.02	2^nd	254	99.2%
2019	97.84	2^nd	229	99.1%
2022	99.77	1^st	241	99.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	82.55	26^th	251	89.6%
2019	93.29	5^th	199	97.5%
2023	95.98	7^th	200	96.5%
2024	99.66	1^st	213	99.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.64	24^th	46	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	90.32	13^th	250	94.8%
2023	99.56	1^st	214	99.5%
2024	99.70	2^nd	216	99.1%

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Rank History for White students at Baker Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	81.09	31^st	266	88.3%
2019	95.07	6^th	245	97.6%
2023	98.11	2^nd	237	99.2%
2024	99.59	1^st	244	99.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2011	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	16
2012	44	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	48
2013	92	0	2	4	0	0	1	0	99
2014	114	1	7	5	0	0	3	0	130
2015	148	2	8	7	0	1	3	0	169
2016	166	3	6	6	0	1	4	0	186
2017	203	4	4	9	0	1	6	0	227
2018	247	4	6	15	0	0	7	0	279
2019	266	5	10	16	0	0	13	0	310
2020	271	3	12	13	0	0	19	0	318
2021	282	2	8	14	0	0	22	1	329
2022	261	3	13	16	0	0	23	4	320
2023	344	4	13	29	0	0	30	7	427
2024	414	7	9	31	1	0	40	10	512

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 Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	16	0.1	160.0	0
2012	48	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	99	n/a	n/a	7.1
2014	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	186	0.0	n/a	n/a
2017	227	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	279	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	310	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	318	0.5	636.0	n/a
2021	329	0.5	598.1	n/a
2022	320	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	427	0.5	854.0	n/a
2024	512	0.0	n/a	n/a

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 Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	16	0.1	160.0	0
2012	48	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	99	n/a	n/a	7.1
2014	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	186	0.0	n/a	n/a
2017	227	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	279	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	310	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	318	0.5	636.0	n/a
2021	329	0.5	598.1	n/a
2022	320	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	427	0.5	854.0	n/a
2024	512	0.0	n/a	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$3,866
2020	n/a	n/a	$3,528
2021	n/a	n/a	$3,685
2022	$544 (12.7%)	$3,731 (87.3%)	$4,275
2023	$846 (15.8%)	$4,510 (84.2%)	$5,356

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Early College

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 4^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 258 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baker Early College)	92.1	91.7	0.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baker School District 5J)	73.9	59.6	14.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baker Early College)	58.5	50	8.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baker School District 5J)	37.1	27.7	9.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Baker Early College)	74.4	78	3.6%
11th Grade Science (Baker School District 5J)	56.1	49.4	6.7%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	310	427	37.7%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	13	30%
Hispanic	16	29	81.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	344	29.3%
Two or More Races	13	30	130.8%

Schools Near Baker Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)	OSAS Mathematics (2024)	OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baker Early College	Public, Charter	9-12	2725 7th St	Baker City	97294	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 524-2300	512	0	854.0		414 (80.9%)	7 (1.4%)	31 (6.1%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.8%)	99.7	1^st of 268 public high schools	99.6%		99	1^st of 258 public high schools	99.6%		92.3	63.2	88.0	$5,356	$847	$4,510
Eagle Cap Innovative Junior/Senior High School	Public, Virtual	7-12	2725 Seventh St	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(541) 524-2310	72	3	21.8	72.2%	60 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)								(n/a)				$13,820	$1,354	$12,465
Baker High School	Public	9-12	2500 E St	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 524-2600	492	29	17.2	71.3%	421 (85.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	43.9	139^th of 268 public high schools	48.1%		32.3	183^rd of 258 public high schools	29.1%	44	20.0	23.1	35.5	$24,078	$1,665	$22,413
Oregon International School	Public, Charter	9-12	2500 E St	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(541) 524-2310	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Early College

What district is Baker Early College in?

Baker School District 5J

What is the racial makeup of Baker Early College?

Students at Baker Early College are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Baker Early College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Baker Early College.

Is Baker Early College a good school?

Yes! Baker Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 268 Oregon high schools.

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