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Baker High School

Q: Is Baker High School a good school?

Baker High School ranks 91 st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 50% of Montana high schools

Summary

Baker High School is a public high school in Baker, Montana, serving 133 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Baker K-12 Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baker High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from as high as 8th out of 138 Montana high schools in 2020-2021 to as low as 91st out of 182 in 2024-2025. Its test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to state and district averages, with a significant gap in Mathematics proficiency. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 23.77% in 2023-2024 to 26.32% in 2024-2025.

Interestingly, the nearby Plevna High School, located about 12 miles from Baker High School, has consistently outperformed Baker High School in statewide rankings and test scores. In 2024-2025, Plevna High School ranked 37th out of 182 Montana high schools, compared to Baker High School's 91st ranking. Understanding the factors contributing to Plevna High School's higher performance could provide valuable insights for Baker High School's improvement efforts.

133

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,919

Per pupil spending ?

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1015 South 3rd West
Baker, MT 59313

(406) 778-3329

District: Baker K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Baker High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln School
	Longfellow School
Middle:	Baker 7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

2.3%

American Indian:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 39th percentile in 2022 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 39th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Montana median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (33% vs 39% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Montana avg39%

91^st of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 387Baker K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	91 of 182	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	49 of 122	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.9	55 of 124	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	28.0	70 of 114	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	85.0	8 of 138	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	86.0	10 of 119	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	54.1	57 of 119	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.3	63 of 111	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	75.5	20 of 113	82.3%	★★★★☆
2013	75.1	23 of 128	82.0%	★★★★☆
2012	46.7	85 of 129	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.0	82 of 122	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.8	69 of 135	48.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	23.1	117 of 135	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.4	93 of 139	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.4	45 of 136	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.2	48 of 138	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	30.5	113 of 142	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	49.2	85 of 137	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%-8 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

Mathematics24%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Baker High School	Public	9-12	1015 South 3rd West	Baker	59313	Fallon County	Baker K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 778-3329	133	8	16.1	26.3%	128 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	51.5	91^st of 182 public high schools	50.0%		50.7	49^th of 122 public high schools	59.8%	42	47.1	23.5	29.4	$25,919
Plevna High School	Public	9-12	327 N Main St	Plevna	59344	Fallon County	Plevna K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 772-5666	27	6	4.9	37.0%	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	72.2	37^th of 182 public high schools	79.7%					(n/a)	50.0	33.3	50.0	$35,933

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker High School

How many students attend Baker High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Baker High School.

Is Baker High School a good school?

Baker High School ranks 91^st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Baker High School?

Students at Baker High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Baker High School in?

Baker K-12 Schools

What schools feed into Baker High School?

Baker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Longfellow School
Middle : Baker 7-8

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