Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mount Baker Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Baker Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Baker Academy's student population of 35 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Baker Academy's ranking?
Mount Baker Academy is ranked #1925 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Baker Academy?
The graduation rate of Mount Baker Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mount Baker Academy?
35 students attend Mount Baker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mount Baker Academy students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Baker Academy?
Mount Baker Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Academy offer ?
Mount Baker Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Baker Academy part of?
Mount Baker Academy is part of Mount Baker School District.
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