Baker High School

Baker High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8901 Airport Blvd,  Mobile, AL
Mobile County Schools
3.9
2.8
2,504 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Clem Richardson IIi
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
51.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
42.5%
State Average
27.8%
Science
29.8%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
510:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
51%
Black
32.2%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Alabama 883 Students
The University of Alabama 510 Students
Auburn University 498 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 393 Students
Troy University 304 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 300 Students
Spring Hill College 246 Students
University of Mobile 233 Students
Alabama A&M University 225 Students
Mississippi State University 221 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 231 Students
Business 129 Students
Biology 95 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 63 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 48 Students
Engineering 47 Students
Physical Therapy 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 355 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/19/2025
My best part of baker are the community and understanding among students and teachers, The worst would be the lack of "support" when it comes to serious mental health issues. I would like to see more open-mindness and sympathy
5.0 Senior
2/22/2025
I really enjoyed my time at Baker High School. Playing on the soccer team was probably my favorite part of high school.
3.0 Alum
1/15/2025
The school itself needs a major remodel. That building makes everyone sick. It needs to be deep cleaned, I still see the roaches in my nightmares.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 16 Reviews
1.0 other
9/6/2025
Should NOT be allowed to administer the ACT test. Fire alarm went off on 9/6/2025 and proctor did not know how to turn off alarm and they did not reset the time lost during the alarm or having to exit building. Unprofessional and inappropriate. We expect a refund from the school for the aaCT fee and...
1.0 parent
3/17/2025
When I went to Baker High School to get added on to my son’s Schoology account, the registrar tried to block me. I had a court order in hand. She ran to her office, made a phone call and then she told me that I couldn’t use an “old copy”. First of all, my original court order was still valid and sec...
2.0 other
10/22/2017
Very trying. Baker has great teachers, but they cannot mold the students properly because there's not proper support from the administration. Students are allowed to constantly push the boundaries and break the rules without consequences. These students are being lost and never being pushed to meet...
5.0 other
3/3/2016
I don't know why the next few reviews are so negative. Baker is a great school with a caring and concerned faculty. My kids have had a great experience at Baker High.

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Baker High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mobile, AL and is served by the Mobile County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 2,504 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Baker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $236,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Baptist Academy, Mobile Christian School, Al-Iman Academy of Mobile, and more. Learn more about what Mobile has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Baker High School.

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