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Baker Early College

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 270 Oregon High Schools

Better than 99% of Oregon high schools

Summary

Baker Early College is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Baker City, Oregon. With a total enrollment of 512 students, the school is part of the Baker School District 5J, which is ranked 24th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Baker Early College consistently ranks among the top high schools in Oregon, with a statewide ranking of 1st out of 241 schools in 2021-2022 and 3rd out of 270 schools in 2024-2025. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking 1st or 2nd in the state for female, male, white, and low-socioeconomic status students. Baker Early College students significantly outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, and the school has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 78.8% to 92.7% over the past few years.

While Baker Early College is a standout performer, the nearby Eagle Cap Innovative Junior/Senior High School and Baker High School show significantly lower academic achievement. Baker High School, for instance, has much lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking compared to Baker Early College. Additionally, Baker Early College's spending per student is relatively low, ranging from $4,275 to $5,356 per year, compared to the higher spending at Baker High School ($24,078 per student).

534

Students ?

854.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,356

Per pupil spending ?

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 Broadway St
Baker City, OR 97814-3275

(541) 524-2300

District: Baker School District 5J

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 90th percentile in 2014 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (77% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Oregon high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Oregon average (83%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (57% vs 34% Oregon)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 854 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg47%

Oregon avg33%

3^rd of 270

Oregon public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Oregon High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Baker School District 5J

24^th of 140Baker School District 5J among Oregon districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	99.5	3 of 270	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	1 of 268	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.0	1 of 258	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.8	1 of 241	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.6	4 of 266	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	23 of 283	91.9%	★★★★★
2017	91.4	13 of 283	95.4%	★★★★★
2016	86.9	22 of 292	92.5%	★★★★★
2015	80.8	32 of 292	89.0%	★★★★☆
2014	80.7	31 of 301	89.7%	★★★★★
2013	82.4	31 of 303	89.8%	★★★★★
2012	73.2	64 of 308	79.2%	★★★★☆
2011	84.2	21 of 299	93.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	99.0	2 of 211	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	1 of 213	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	7 of 200	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	93.3	5 of 199	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	82.5	26 of 251	89.6%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	52.6	24 of 46	47.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	99.8	1 of 241	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	2 of 229	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	96.0	2 of 254	99.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	99.6	4 of 237	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	2 of 216	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	99.6	1 of 214	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	13 of 250	94.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	98.8	4 of 250	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	1 of 244	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	2 of 237	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	6 of 245	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	31 of 266	88.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)100th percentile~ school

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2019)48th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+52 vs state

English Language Arts84%+40 vs state

Mathematics61%+41 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)	OSAS Mathematics (2025)	OSAS Science (2025)	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 (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	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	3000 Broadway St	Baker City	97814	Baker County	Baker School District 5J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 524-2300	534	0			428 (80.1%)	3 (0.6%)	40 (7.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.6%)	99.5	3^rd of 270 public high schools	98.9%		99.7	1^st of 268 public high schools	99.6%	2	84.4	60.9	84.7	$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	77	3	24.0	80.5%	69 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.8%)								(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	478	30	16.2	83.9%	384 (80.3%)	4 (0.8%)	55 (11.5%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.0%)	50.2	121^st of 270 public high schools	55.2%		43.9	139^th of 268 public high schools	48.1%	18	27.6	16.7	42.1	$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 is the racial makeup of Baker Early College?

Students at Baker Early College are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Baker Early College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 534 students attended Baker Early College.

What district is Baker Early College in?

Baker School District 5J

Is Baker Early College a good school?

Yes! Baker Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 270 Oregon high schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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