Liberty High School

5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Liberty High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8170 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Liberty High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
41%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
51%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
46%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Liberty High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Liberty High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Liberty High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤5%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Liberty High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #8170 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
351 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty High School located?
Liberty High School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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