Liberty High School vs. Iowa City High School
Should I attend Liberty High School or Iowa City 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
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Iowa City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,145 students
1,557 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#589 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
73%
Graduation Rate
94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
295
419
Grade 10 Students
300
392
Grade 11 Students
266
343
Grade 12 Students
284
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
72%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%