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#1696 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 36% in state

Liberty High School

High School · Liberty Central School District · Liberty, NY

A Liberty Central School District high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

125 BUCKLEY ST, Liberty, NY 12754

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency81% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$29,153
Chronic Absenteeism52%

Students at Liberty High School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 81% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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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

$56,597

Median home value

$190,700

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·25 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sullivan BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.8 mi190Compare →

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 Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$29,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty High School is listed in LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty High School

Liberty High School is a public high school in Liberty, NY, part of Liberty Central School District, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,696 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty High School

What grades does Liberty High School serve?

Liberty High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

Liberty High School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 12.8:1. 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 NY?

Liberty High School ranks #1,696 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Liberty High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty High School?

44.4% of students at Liberty High School 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
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 12754)
8,525
Area median age
33
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 12754; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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