Liberty Sr High School

16655 Se 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,476 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Liberty Sr High School's student population of 1,476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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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 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#163 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
26%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
49%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
9%
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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 Washington.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Liberty Sr High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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?
1,476 students attend Liberty Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Liberty Sr High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Sr High School?
Liberty Sr High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Sr High School part of?
Liberty Sr High School is part of Issaquah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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