Liberty High School
Tel:
(661)587-0925
- Liberty High School serves 2,042 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Liberty High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Liberty High School's student population of 2,042 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,042 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Liberty High School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2525 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kern High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Liberty High School is Stockdale High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fruitvale Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is American Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
0.5 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-2277 0.5 K-6 747 - Bakersfield Ronald Reagan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 971 students
1.2 miles
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)665-8099 1.2 K-6 971 - Bakersfield Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 537 students
1.4 miles
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-3540 1.4 K-6 537 - Bakersfield Independence Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 715 students
1.4 miles
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6011 1.4 K-6 715 - Bakersfield Fruitvale Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 684 students
1.5 miles
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)589-3933 1.5 7-8 684
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