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Heritage High School vs. Liberty High School

Should you attend Heritage High School or Liberty High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Heritage High School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Liberty High School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,641 students in grades 9-12, Heritage 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,773 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,641 students
2,773 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
131 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Liberty Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Liberty Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3446 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in CA)
25%
(Top 50% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heritage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Liberty High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Liberty Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heritage High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Liberty High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
672
711
Grade 10 Students
667
715
Grade 11 Students
627
660
Grade 12 Students
675
687

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
21%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Liberty Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Liberty Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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