Liberty High School is a four-year high school located in Liberty, Missouri. Its 2019–2020 enrollment is approximately 2000, having rapidly increased with the addition of the freshman class for the first time during the 2013–2014 school year.
Serving 1,908 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 1,908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bluejay
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #389 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
1,908 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Liberty High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 Liberty 53 School District.
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