Baker High School

408 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Baker High School, located at 3200 Groom Road in Baker, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Baker School District. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding community. The school offers a standard secondary curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Baker High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development into its culture. The school acts as a focal point for community spirit, aiming to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop as responsible citizens. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Baker High School strives to equip its student body with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their future paths.

408

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baker High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	30
Black	365
Asian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
365 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.4 %)
White
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	City of Baker School District
Phone:	(225)775-1259
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 109

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 102