Liberty High School
Tel:
(661) 587-0925
Liberty High School serves 2,082 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Liberty High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Liberty High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,082 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,082 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.61, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1604 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kern High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 746 students
0.5 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277 0.5 K-6 746 - Bakersfield Ronald Reagan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 938 students
1.2 miles
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099 1.2 K-6 938 - Bakersfield Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
1.4 miles
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540 1.4 K-6 559 - Bakersfield Independence Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 771 students
1.4 miles
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011 1.4 K-6 771 - Bakersfield Fruitvale Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 713 students
1.5 miles
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933 1.5 7-8 713
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