Liberty High School

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liberty.kernhigh.org

Liberty High School serves 2,258 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 43%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
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:

School Overview

Liberty High School's student population of 2,258 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,258 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Liberty High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Liberty High School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

43%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥80%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Liberty High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

38%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

47%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Liberty High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

Graduation Rate

97%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Liberty High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kern High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty High School's ranking?

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?

The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

2,258 students attend Liberty High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Liberty High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (April 3 - 10) (Events)

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School (Events)

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
: 43%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education