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Liberty High School

12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636

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Liberty High School serves 568 students in grades 9-12.

Liberty High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower 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: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
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 568 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

568 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Liberty High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.60, which is less than 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1635 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

43%

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%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.63

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

Graduation Rate

≥95%

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

36%

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

Golden Valley Unified 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

568 students attend Liberty High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Liberty High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?

Liberty High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower 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 Golden Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education