Baker County Schools & Education
Baker County, Oregon
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
10/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
83.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$3,289
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
10/100
Higher = better
State avg 41/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#34
of 36 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Baker County
School Verdict
Baker County faces educational challenges with a school score of 10/100 and a graduation rate of 83.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $3,289 per pupil, Baker County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Baker County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 76% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 58% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Baker County, Oregon
A Small-Scale Education Network
Baker County supports 4,758 students across 15 public schools, including five elementary and four high school campuses. Four independent districts manage this infrastructure, providing a high ratio of facilities relative to the rural population.
Graduation Rates Outpace State Average
The county's 83.6% graduation rate exceeds the Oregon state average of 82.3%, despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $3,289. While current spending is significantly below the national average of $13,000, the composite school score of 42.1 indicates a system working to maximize limited resources.
Charter Options in Baker SD 5J
Baker SD 5J serves as the primary provider with 12 schools and 4,453 students. Charter schools play a massive role here, making up 40% of all schools and including the 2,377-student Baker Web Academy.
Town-Centered Learning Environments
Most students attend one of the 10 town-based schools, with another five schools serving rural pockets of the county. The average school size is 340 students, ranging from the large Baker Web Academy to the tiny Burnt River SD which serves only 27 students.
Put Down Roots Near Baker Schools
Families looking for close-knit educational environments should explore homes within the Baker SD 5J boundaries. School quality remains a vital consideration for local property values and long-term community growth.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Baker County
Total Enrollment
4,758
students
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
6
40% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
4 School Districts in Baker County
Baker SD 5J
Pine Eagle SD 61
Huntington SD 16J
Burnt River SD 30J
15 Public Schools in Baker County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Web Academy | Baker SD 5J | KG–12 | Charter | 2,377 |
| Baker High School | Baker SD 5J | 9–12 | High | 503 |
| Baker Early College | Baker SD 5J | 9–12 | Charter | 427 |
| Brooklyn Primary School | Baker SD 5J | 1–3 | Primary | 279 |
| South Baker Intermediate School | Baker SD 5J | 4–6 | Middle | 275 |
| Baker Middle School | Baker SD 5J | 7–8 | Middle | 241 |
| Pine Eagle Charter School | Pine Eagle SD 61 | KG–12 | Charter | 197 |
| Haines Elementary School | Baker SD 5J | PK–6 | Primary | 146 |
| Baker Early Learning Center | Baker SD 5J | KG | Primary | 90 |
| Huntington School | Huntington SD 16J | KG–12 | Charter | 81 |
| Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School | Baker SD 5J | 7–12 | Alternative | 71 |
| Burnt River School | Burnt River SD 30J | KG–12 | Charter | 27 |
| Baker Virtual Academy | Baker SD 5J | KG–8 | Primary | 25 |
| Keating Elementary School | Baker SD 5J | KG–6 | Primary | 19 |
| Oregon International School | Baker SD 5J | 9–12 | Charter | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$3,289
State avg $7,886
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Baker County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Baker County, Oregon?
Baker County supports 4,758 students across 15 public schools, including five elementary and four high school campuses. Four independent districts manage this infrastructure, providing a high ratio of facilities relative to the rural population.
How do schools in Baker County perform academically?
The county's 83.6% graduation rate exceeds the Oregon state average of 82.3%, despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $3,289. While current spending is significantly below the national average of $13,000, the composite school score of 42.1 indicates a system working to maximize limited resources.
What are the major school districts in Baker County, Oregon?
Baker SD 5J serves as the primary provider with 12 schools and 4,453 students. Charter schools play a massive role here, making up 40% of all schools and including the 2,377-student Baker Web Academy.
What is the school experience like in Baker County?
Most students attend one of the 10 town-based schools, with another five schools serving rural pockets of the county. The average school size is 340 students, ranging from the large Baker Web Academy to the tiny Burnt River SD which serves only 27 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Baker County, Oregon?
Families looking for close-knit educational environments should explore homes within the Baker SD 5J boundaries. School quality remains a vital consideration for local property values and long-term community growth.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.