Serving 991 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 991 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
6%
33%
White
79%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #149 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
991 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Liberty High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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