Liberty High School
Liberty High School serves 2,748 students in grades 9-12.
Liberty High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Liberty High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,748 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,748 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 114 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #463 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 43% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 31% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Pinecrest Academy Street Rose (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Steve Schorr Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Steve Schorr Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 980 students10
0.6 miles
11420 Placid Street
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 799-1380 0.6 PK-5 980 - Las Vegas John C. Bass Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 814 students10
1.1 miles
10377 Rancho Destino Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 799-2220 1.1 PK-5 814 - Las Vegas Pinecrest Academy Street Rose Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 982 students10
1.3 miles
1385 E. Cactus Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 750-9150 1.3 K-8 982 - Las Vegas John R Hummel Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 773 students10
1.6 miles
9800 Placid St.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(702) 799-6810 1.6 PK-5 773 - Henderson Elise L. Wolff Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 892 students10
1.8 miles
1001 Seven Hills Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 799-2230 1.8 PK-5 892
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