Liberty High School is a public co-educational high school located in Bakersfield, California, United States. Its athletics teams are known as the Liberty Patriots and the school colors are navy, red, and silver. Liberty High School opened its doors in 1999.
Serving 2,369 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 2,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Red, Silver
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2428 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #2428 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Frontier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
2,369 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Kern High School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty High School located?
Liberty High School is located in the Villages of Brimhall And Brimhall Classics neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
School Calendar
View the Liberty High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 21, 2027 (Sunday)
last day of school
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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