Serving 2,702 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1844 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
46%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #1844 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 82%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
2,702 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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 Bethlehem Area SD School District.
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