Very Good
#631 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Liberty High
High School · Liberty 53 · Liberty, MO
A Liberty 53 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
200 BLUEJAY DR, Liberty, MO 64068
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Liberty High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty), 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
$95,425
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,330 | Compare → |
| Northwest Reg. Youth Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 25 | 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.
Liberty 53
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty High is listed in LIBERTY 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty High
Liberty High is a public high school in Liberty, MO, part of Liberty 53, serving approximately 1,908 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty High
What grades does Liberty High serve?
Liberty High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has an enrollment of approximately 1,908 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 15.5:1. 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 MO?
Liberty High ranks #631 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Liberty High's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
20.9% 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (816) 736-5340
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64068)
- 37,466
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64068; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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