Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Mount Baker Senior High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Senior High School's student population of 517 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Baker Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Senior High School is 0.49, 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
#978 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
70%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Senior High School's ranking?
Mount Baker Senior High School is ranked #978 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Baker Senior High School often compared to?
Mount Baker Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, Nooksack Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Baker Senior High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Baker Senior High School?
517 students attend Mount Baker Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mount Baker Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Baker Senior High School?
Mount Baker Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Senior High School offer ?
Mount Baker Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Baker Senior High School part of?
Mount Baker Senior High School is part of Mount Baker School District.
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