Summary:
ZIP code 98244 has three schools serving grades K–12: Mount Baker Senior High, Mount Baker Junior High, and Mount Baker Academy. All are operated by the Mount Baker School District and together enroll 789 students. The regular pathway includes junior high and senior high, while the Academy offers a small alternative K–12 program.
Mount Baker Senior High is the strongest conventional school in the area. It ranked in the 66th percentile statewide in 2025–26, a major improvement from the prior year, and had especially strong English language arts results: 69.23% of students were proficient, compared with 52.81% statewide. Science proficiency was also slightly above the state, but math remained a concern at 29.81%, below the 43.11% state rate. Parents should also consider the school’s 77.7% graduation rate and 17% dropout rate, which are weaker than statewide results. Mount Baker Academy reported better-than-district results in ELA and math, but its 32-student enrollment means scores can change considerably from year to year.
Mount Baker Junior High is the primary area for concern. It ranked in the 23rd percentile statewide and trailed state proficiency rates in ELA, math, and science. Math was lowest at 24.32%, while science showed the largest gap compared with the state. Results improved in every subject from the previous year, but substantial challenges remain. Overall, families may want to focus on the transition from junior high to senior high, support in math and science, and the district’s efforts to improve graduation and reduce dropouts. The Academy’s results are encouraging but should be interpreted cautiously because many detailed scores are suppressed.
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