Baker Early College

www.bakercharters.org

Charter School 534 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Baker Early College is an innovative public charter school based in Baker City, Oregon, that provides a unique educational pathway for high school students. Operating under the umbrella of Baker Charter Schools, the program is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. It allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits, often at little to no cost to the student, through partnerships with various colleges and universities.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its flexibility, catering to a diverse student body that includes those seeking advanced academic challenges, early graduation, or an alternative learning environment. By integrating college-level coursework into the high school experience, Baker Early College aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of post-secondary life while providing the support structures necessary for success. With a focus on individualized learning, the school serves as a valuable resource for students across the region looking to get a head start on their professional or academic futures.

534

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baker Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	40
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
428 (81.7%)
Two or More
46 (8.8%)
Hispanic
40 (7.6%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Baker SD 5J
Phone:	(541)524-2300
Website:	http://www.bakercharters.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 58

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 167