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Liberty Hill H S

High School · Liberty Hill ISD · Liberty Hill, TX

A Liberty Hill ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16500 W STATE HWY 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$10,310
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Liberty Hill H S score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

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 Liberty Hill H S 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 Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated798/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty Hill), 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

$128,086

Median home value

$486,800

Median rent

$1,475/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·16 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fortis AcademyPrivate · tuition3.0privatePK–120.9 mi267Compare →
Ki Charter Academy Liberty HillCharter · enrollment unverified5.94–123.8 mi112Compare →
Step - CoreEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–9Not available2Compare →
Step - JjaepEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–12Not available2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Liberty Hill ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$10,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty Hill H S is listed in LIBERTY HILL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty Hill H S

Liberty Hill H S is a public high school in Liberty Hill, TX, part of Liberty Hill ISD, serving approximately 2,213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,584 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty Hill H S

What grades does Liberty Hill H S serve?

Liberty Hill H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty Hill H S?

Liberty Hill H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Hill H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Hill H S is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty Hill H S rank in TX?

Liberty Hill H S ranks #4,584 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Liberty Hill H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Hill H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Hill H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Hill H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Liberty Hill H S a charter school?

No, Liberty Hill H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberty Hill H S a Title I school?

No, Liberty Hill H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Hill H S?

19.3% of students at Liberty Hill H S 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
2,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
128
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 78642)
24,146
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 78642; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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