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Baker High School is an accredited public high school in Baker, Louisiana.

About the school
Baker High School was founded in the 1900's and resides in Baker which is a town in North East Baton Rouge Parish. BHS provides an assortment of regular and honors level courses, and College Dual Enrollment opportunities with BRCC.

The most noteworthy of the many student organizations on campus are National Honor Society, the National Beta Club, Baker "Symphony of Soul" Band, and Interact Club.

All high school students are required to wear uniforms which includes a red polo style shirt with khakis. There is a ninth grade academy that is required to wear a white uniform shirt.

Athletics
Baker competes in the LHSAA 3A athletic class and all home sporting events are held on campus (field and gym sports). Baker's greatest rival is against the (?).

The athletic programs include:


 * Football
 * Boys Basketball
 * Girls Basketball
 * Volleyball
 * Boys and Girls Track & Field
 * Baseball
 * Softball
 * Golf
 * Cheerleading
 * Dance

Current Athletic Director is Gary Mitchell

Alma mater
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Notable alumni

 * Leon Landry - LSU Tigers Outfielder (2008-2010) & 2010 Draft Pick by Los Angeles Dodgers
 * James Stampley - LSU Football 2009 & 2010 Fullback
 * Mike Cross (Louisiana politician) - In office from 1981 to 1996
 * Trae Welch - Currently serving as Zachary City Prosecutor. Mr. Welch is a former Baker Councilman and former member of the Baker Planning/Zoning Board
 * Bobby Simpson (Louisiana politician) - Former Mayor of EBR (2001 to 2004)and Former Mayor of Baker (1992 to 2000)
 * Darren Clark - Former New York Mets Outfielder
 * Pastor Larry Stockstill - New Life Church at Bethany World Prayer Center