Serving 2,284 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- 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 2,284 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
2,284 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Liberty High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 21:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Calendar)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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