North Penn - Liberty High School is a diminutive, rural, public high school located at 8675 Route 414, Liberty, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, US. It is one of two high schools operated by Southern Tioga School District.
Serving 247 students in grades 7-12, North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Penn-Liberty JSHS serves the southern part of Liberty, PA, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 313.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10.6 miles to the edge of the zone, which can extend up to 19.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1562 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellsboro Area High School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School?
247 students attend North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School?
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School part of?
North Penn-liberty Jr. Sr. High School is part of Southern Tioga School District.
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