Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Liberty Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 8% 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: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty Sr. High School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Liberty Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#829 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Sr. High School's ranking?
Liberty Sr. High School is ranked #829 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Liberty Sr. High School often compared to?
Liberty Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Springs High School, West Plains Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty Sr. High School?
366 students attend Liberty Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Liberty Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Sr. High School?
Liberty Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty Sr. High School offer ?
Liberty Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Sr. High School part of?
Liberty Sr. High School is part of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District.
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