Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
56%
11%
White
31%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #1078 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 20%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
131 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Liberty High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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