Very Good
#490 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
Liberty SR High School
High School · Issaquah School District · Renton, WA
An Issaquah School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16655 SE 136TH ST, Renton, WA 98059
- Math 62% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Liberty SR High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Liberty SR 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. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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
$134,336
Median home value
$809,800
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,828 | Compare → |
| Ella Baker High School (open Doors)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Renton Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Lindbergh Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,277 | 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.
Issaquah School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #20 of 30
- District spending per student
- $17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty SR High School is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty SR High School
Liberty SR High School is a public high school in Renton, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 1,530 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty SR High School
What grades does Liberty SR High School serve?
Liberty SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty SR High School?
Liberty SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty SR High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty SR High School rank in WA?
Liberty SR High School ranks #490 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Liberty SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty SR High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Liberty SR High School a charter school?
No, Liberty SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty SR High School a Title I school?
No, Liberty SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty SR High School?
17.6% of students at Liberty SR 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
- 1,530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (425) 837-4800
- Area population (ZIP 98059)
- 41,639
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98059; 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
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