Iowa City High School vs. Liberty High School
Should I attend Iowa City High School or Liberty High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Iowa City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,557 students in grades 9-12, Iowa City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,557 students
1,145 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#315 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
80%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
419
295
Grade 10 Students
392
300
Grade 11 Students
343
266
Grade 12 Students
403
284
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
18%
11%
% White
54%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%