Serving 296 students in grades 7-12, Barker Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barker Junior/senior High School's student population of 296 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Barker Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barker Junior/senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barker Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Barker Junior/senior High School is ranked #1747 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Barker Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Barker Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barker Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Barker Junior/senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barker Junior/senior High School?
296 students attend Barker Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Barker Junior/senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barker Junior/senior High School?
Barker Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barker Junior/senior High School offer ?
Barker Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barker Junior/senior High School part of?
Barker Junior/senior High School is part of Barker Central School District.
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