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Liberation Diploma Plus

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2865 W 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 17.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1

Students at Liberation Diploma Plus score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Liberation Diploma Plus 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 67Bikeable

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

Median income

$41,449

Median home value

$512,900

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

28.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–120.8 mi1,332Compare →
John Dewey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.8 mi2,186Compare →
PS 370Enrollment path unverified4.5K–120.8 mi260Compare →
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0K–120.8 mi450Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#33 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Liberation Diploma Plus is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberation Diploma Plus

Liberation Diploma Plus is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 152 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,214 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberation Diploma Plus

What grades does Liberation Diploma Plus serve?

Liberation Diploma Plus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Liberation Diploma Plus?

Liberation Diploma Plus has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberation Diploma Plus?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberation Diploma Plus is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberation Diploma Plus rank in NY?

Liberation Diploma Plus ranks #3,214 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Liberation Diploma Plus's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberation Diploma Plus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Liberation Diploma Plus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberation Diploma Plus has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Liberation Diploma Plus a charter school?

No, Liberation Diploma Plus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberation Diploma Plus a Title I school?

No, Liberation Diploma Plus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberation Diploma Plus?

94.1% of students at Liberation Diploma Plus 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 11224)
48,469
Area average commute
47.7 min
Area median age
47.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 11224; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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