Ft. Zumwalt West High School vs. Liberty High School
Should you attend Ft. Zumwalt West High School or Liberty High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,778 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt West High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,778 students
1,586 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#36 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
437
424
Grade 10 Students
396
383
Grade 11 Students
455
416
Grade 12 Students
490
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
75%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%