Liberty High School
Tel:
(702)799-2270
- Liberty High School serves 2,686 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
Liberty High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Liberty High School's student population of 2,686 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,686 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Liberty High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #121 out of 620 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 42% |
| Black | 11% | 11% |
| White | 32% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.47 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Liberty High School is Coronado High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charles Silvestri Junior High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Steve Schorr Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Steve Schorr Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 924 students
0.6 miles
11420 Placid Street
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702)799-1380 0.6 PK-5 924 - Las Vegas John C. Bass Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 834 students
1.1 miles
10377 Rancho Destino Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702)799-2220 1.1 PK-5 834 - Las Vegas John R Hummel Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 706 students
1.6 miles
9800 Placid St.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702)799-6810 1.6 PK-5 706 - Henderson Elise L. Wolff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 895 students
1.8 miles
1001 Seven Hills Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)799-2230 1.8 PK-5 895 - Las Vegas Roberta C Cartwright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 685 students
2.0 miles
1050 E. Gary Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702)799-1350 2.0 PK-5 685
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