Liberty High School

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Liberty High School ranks 97 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Liberty High School is a public high school located in North Liberty, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,167 students. The school is part of the Iowa City Community School District, which is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, ranking 97th out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Liberty High School has a lower student-teacher ratio (15:1 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.

While Liberty High School has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (12.25%) and Hispanic (8.83%) students, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.68% in 2022-2023) is lower than the state and district averages, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. These factors suggest that Liberty High School has access to more resources and funding, which may contribute to its consistent academic excellence and supportive learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317

(319) 688-1210

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,180

Feeder schools for Liberty High School:

Elementary:	Buford Garner Elementary
	Christine Grant Elementary
	James Van Allen Elementary School
	Kirkwood Elementary School
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	Penn Elementary School
Middle:	North Central Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,167

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

African American:

12.3%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty High School ranks better than 71.3% of high schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Iowa City Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), African American (12.3%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 15, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Liberty High School employs 77.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty High School is $16,180, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Iowa City Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty High School 97^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Liberty High School in the ranking list.)

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	53.11	162^nd	327	50.5%
2021	73.80	60^th	327	81.7%
2022	77.69	52^nd	332	84.3%
2023	69.60	89^th	336	73.5%
2024	69.11	97^th	338	71.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	482	128	14	62	6	2	41	0	735
2019	636	158	20	79	7	2	41	0	943
2020	768	154	20	97	8	0	49	0	1096
2021	812	144	23	104	7	0	65	0	1155
2022	820	130	26	92	7	0	70	0	1145
2023	807	143	35	103	3	0	66	10	1167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	735	1.0	735.0	31.3
2019	943	54.8	17.1	31.5
2020	1096	63.2	17.3	28
2021	1155	68.9	16.7	28.1
2022	1145	76.4	14.9	25.2
2023	1167	77.6	15.0	24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	735	1.0	735.0	31.3
2019	943	54.8	17.1	31.5
2020	1096	63.2	17.3	28
2021	1155	68.9	16.7	28.1
2022	1145	76.4	14.9	25.2
2023	1167	77.6	15.0	24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$374 (2.3%)	$15,807 (97.7%)	$16,180

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 89^th of 336 High schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty High School)	78.8	76.5	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)	77.2	74	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Liberty High School)	71.4	72.4	1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)	73.1	71.2	1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty High School)	65.5	75.9	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)	67.7	69.9	2.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Liberty High School)	68	80.1	12.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)	70.5	70.5
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	943	1167	23.8%
African American	158	143	9.5%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	20	35	75%
Hispanic	79	103	30.4%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	636	807	26.9%
Two or More Races	41	66	61%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	24.7%	6.8%

Schools Near Liberty High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1400 S. Dubuque Street	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	1,167	78	15.0	24.7%	807 (69.2%)	143 (12.3%)	103 (8.8%)	35 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.7%)	69.1	97^th of 338 public high schools	71.3%		69.6	89^th of 336 public high schools	73.5%	8			84.7	82.3	68.5			77.3	79.1	72.2		73.8	$16,180	$374	$15,807
West Senior High School	Public	9-12	2901 Melrose Ave	Iowa City	52246	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1050	1,503	96	15.6	38.3%	696 (46.3%)	397 (26.4%)	175 (11.6%)	159 (10.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.5%)	57.6	157^th of 338 public high schools	53.6%		61.6	127^th of 336 public high schools	62.2%	30			82.6	72.4	76.0			70.5	68.2	77.2		59.3	$14,737	$345	$14,391
Clear Creek Amana High School	Public	9-12	551 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-2361	728	53	13.8	23.1%	593 (81.5%)	37 (5.1%)	51 (7.0%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.9%)	63.7	125^th of 338 public high schools	63.0%		62.3	125^th of 336 public high schools	62.8%				81.0	79.5	66.5			77.2	80.5	70.0		67.9	$30,158	$269	$29,889
Solon High School	Public	9-12	600 W. 5th Street	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-3401	475	32	15.0	8.8%	444 (93.5%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	87.7	10^th of 338 public high schools	97.0%		90.3	11^th of 336 public high schools	96.7%	1			89.5	88.5	88.1			86.3	88.5	87.1		81.1	$13,687	$243	$13,443
Iowa City High School	Public	9-12	1900 Morningside Dr	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1040	1,599	105	15.1	39.5%	820 (51.3%)	306 (19.1%)	309 (19.3%)	40 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (5.8%)	43.7	230^th of 338 public high schools	32.0%		49.5	190^th of 336 public high schools	43.5%	40			72.5	67.9	68.2			58.7	66.1	66.9		66.7	$15,356	$511	$14,845
Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1528 Mall Drive	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1080	164	18	9.2	70.1%	49 (29.9%)	73 (44.5%)	27 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	0.2	333^rd of 338 public high schools	1.5%		0.1	334^th of 336 public high schools	0.6%	1				7.7	22.9				7.7	21.6		15.4	$18,143	$196	$17,947
West Branch High School	Public	9-12	900 W Main	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-7216	244	19	13.1	23.8%	211 (86.5%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	56.2	167^th of 338 public high schools	50.6%		61.1	128^th of 336 public high schools	61.9%	39			74.0	83.8	84.7			60.3	67.6	72.9		60.3	$18,875	$99	$18,775
Prairie High School	Public	10-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,298	73	17.8	31.0%	966 (74.4%)	126 (9.7%)	83 (6.4%)	21 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	92 (7.1%)	22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%		35.9	248^th of 336 public high schools	26.2%	40				65.0	63.2				53.2	56.3		46.8	$14,453	$304	$14,149
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	468	28	16.6	14.3%	427 (91.2%)	8 (1.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		86.9	16^th of 336 public high schools	95.2%	36			74.3	84.2	82.1			78.8	88.3	83.7		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228
Lisbon Secondary	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	304	22	13.8	21.1%	285 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%		71.6	75^th of 336 public high schools	77.7%	83	87.1	83.3	81.5	73.1	67.3	80.6	78.7	81.5	69.8	72.7	80.9	61.5	$18,740	$76	$18,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty High School

Is Liberty High School a good school?

Liberty High School ranks 97^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Liberty High School?

Students at Liberty High School are 69% White, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,167 students attended Liberty High School.

What schools feed into Liberty High School?

Liberty High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buford Garner Elementary
Elementary : Christine Grant Elementary
Elementary : James Van Allen Elementary School
Elementary : Kirkwood Elementary School
Elementary : Penn Elementary School
Middle : North Central Junior High School

What district is Liberty High School in?

Iowa City Community School District

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