Liberal High School

205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Liberal High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Liberal High School's student population of 108 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberal High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberal High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#697 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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21-39%
37%
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60-79%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
98%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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≥80%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberal High School's ranking?
Liberal High School is ranked #697 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Liberal High School often compared to?
Liberal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar High School, Golden City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberal High School?
The graduation rate of Liberal High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Liberal High School?
108 students attend Liberal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Liberal High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberal High School?
Liberal High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberal High School offer ?
Liberal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Liberal High School part of?
Liberal High School is part of Liberal R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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