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#708 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 35% in state

Liberty High School

High School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9621 W SPECKLED GECKO DR, Peoria, AZ 85383

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Liberty High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Liberty High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$138,671

Median home value

$607,700

Median rent

$2,371/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

91.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunrise Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–121.5 mi1,973Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.76–121.7 mi626Compare →
Student Choice High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–121.7 mi235Compare →
Basis PeoriaCharter · enrollment unverified8.35–122.4 mi1,007Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#11 of 42
District spending per student
$10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty High School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty High School

Liberty High School is a public high school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 2,562 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Liberty High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Liberty High School is a public secondary institution located in Peoria, Arizona, operating within the Peoria Unified School District 2. The school opened in August 2006 to address overcrowding at Sunrise Mountain High School and rapid population growth in the area 2. It currently serves approximately 2,350 students, ranking as the district's second-largest high school 2. The district offers various educational programs, including an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for motivated students 1. Additionally, the MET Professional Academy provides advanced studies in medicine, engineering, technology, bioscience, and global business 1. Students also have access to arts education, athletics, and over 20 career and technical education pathways 1.
Sources (2)
  1. schools.peoriaud.k12.az.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty High School

What grades does Liberty High School serve?

Liberty High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

Liberty High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty High School rank in AZ?

Liberty High School ranks #708 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Liberty High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Liberty High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Liberty High School a charter school?

No, Liberty High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberty High School a Title I school?

No, Liberty High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 85383)
72,101
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85383; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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