Liberty Charter School is a public charter high school in Nampa, Idaho, United States. This school was the first to embrace the Harbor Method of teaching, which is now being adopted by other schools in the state.
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Liberty Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Liberty Charter School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Charter School's ranking?
Liberty Charter School is ranked #22 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Liberty Charter School often compared to?
Liberty Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Charter School, Legacy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty Charter School?
The graduation rate of Liberty Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Liberty Charter School?
398 students attend Liberty Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Liberty Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Charter School?
Liberty Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Charter School offer ?
Liberty Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Charter School part of?
Liberty Charter School is part of Liberty Charter School Inc. School District.
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