Liberty High School

Liberty High School is a regular public high school in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 188 students. The school's 7.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio reflects a strongly personalized learning environment, giving students consistent access to instructional support. Academically, Liberty earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

Its academic score of 9.5 and a near-perfect growth score of 9.9 signal that students here don't just perform well — they improve at an exceptional rate over time. The school ranks #1 of 44 public schools in Jersey City and #4 of 2,463 public schools across New Jersey, placing it among the very top performers in the state. For families comparing high schools statewide, the numbers are striking.

Liberty ranks #2 of 422 high schools in New Jersey and outperforms 100% of New Jersey public schools in MySchoolScout's composite ratings. Whether a family prioritizes current academic achievement or year-over-year student growth, Liberty High School consistently leads both measures. It's a standout option for parents seeking a small, high-performing public high school in Hudson County.

With an enrollment of 188 students, Liberty High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1, Liberty High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.