Liberty High School

200 Bluejay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,997 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Liberty High School's student population of 1,997 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,997 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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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 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#389 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Liberty High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
76%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Liberty High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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?
1,997 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Liberty High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Liberty 53 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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