Liberty High School is a large urban, public high school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Liberty is the larger of two public high schools in the Bethlehem Area School District; Freedom High School is the other.
Serving 2,587 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Navy Blue, Burgundy
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
49%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #872 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
2,587 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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