Below Average
#3000 of 3,441 schools in OH
Liberty Preparatory School
High School · Liberty Preparatory School · Smithville, OH
A charter high school in Smithville, OH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 374, Smithville, OH 44677
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Liberty Preparatory School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2014–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Liberty Preparatory 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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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
$73,631
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Wayne County Schools Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Heritage Private School Inc.Private · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Wooster Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–11 | 4.6 mi | 167 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberty Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Liberty Preparatory School is listed in Liberty Preparatory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Preparatory School
Liberty Preparatory School is a public high school in Smithville, OH, part of Liberty Preparatory School, serving approximately 43 students in grades 10th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,000 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Preparatory School
What grades does Liberty Preparatory School serve?
Liberty Preparatory School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty Preparatory School?
Liberty Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Preparatory School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Preparatory School rank in OH?
Liberty Preparatory School ranks #3,000 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Liberty Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Preparatory School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Liberty Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Liberty Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Liberty Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (330) 669-0055
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 44677)
- 2,867
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 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 44677; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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