Serving 2,358 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,358 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2327 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #2327 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Frontier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA 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 California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
2,358 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Liberty High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Kern High School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty High School located?
Liberty High School is located in the Villages of Brimhall And Brimhall Classics neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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