Liberty High School is a secondary school located in the East Renton Highlands in King County, Washington, United States.
Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Liberty Sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty Sr High School's student population of 1,530 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Liberty Sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Sr High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Sr High School's ranking?
Liberty Sr High School is ranked #163 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Liberty Sr High School often compared to?
Liberty Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Issaquah High School, Hazen Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty Sr High School is 97%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Liberty Sr High School?
1,530 students attend Liberty Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Liberty Sr High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Sr High School?
Liberty Sr High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Liberty Sr High School offer ?
Liberty Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Liberty Sr High School part of?
Liberty Sr High School is part of Issaquah School District.
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