Below Average
#1013 of 1,284 schools in KY
Liberty High
High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1281 Gilmore Lane, Louisville, KY 40213
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Liberty High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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 KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty High 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 Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,734
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ryan AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| W.e.b. Dubois AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–11 | 0.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Louisville Male HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,904 | Compare → |
| Ballard HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,033 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #81 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty High is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty High
Liberty High is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 131 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,013 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty High
What grades does Liberty High serve?
Liberty High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty High rank in KY?
Liberty High ranks #1,013 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Liberty High's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Liberty High a charter school?
No, Liberty High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty High a Title I school?
No, Liberty High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty High?
67.2% of students at Liberty High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.4%
- Phone
- (502) 485-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40213)
- 15,805
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 40213; 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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