Is Liberty North High School a good school?

Liberty North High School ranks 120 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Liberty North High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,326 students attended Liberty North High School.

What is the racial makeup of Liberty North High School?

Students at Liberty North High School are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Liberty North High School?

Liberty North High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Franklin Elementary Elementary : Kellybrook Elementary School Elementary : Lewis And Clark Elementary Elementary : Ridgeview Elementary Elementary : Warren Hills Elementary Middle : Heritage Middle School Middle : South Valley Middle

Liberty North High School

Summary:

Liberty North High School is a public high school serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12 in Liberty, Missouri. The school is part of the Liberty 53 School District, which is ranked 86 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Liberty North High School generally performs well, it lags behind its district counterpart, Liberty High, in several key academic areas. For instance, in the 2022-2023 school year, Liberty High had significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology I, and Algebra II compared to Liberty North High School. Additionally, Liberty North High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.1, compared to 16.3 at Liberty High. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (18.1%) compared to nearby schools like Oak Park High (41.74%) and Winnetonka High (59.58%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.

Despite these differences, Liberty North High School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 100 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students, lags behind the state and district averages, suggesting an opportunity to focus on improving educational outcomes for these student populations. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($11,153 in 2021-2022) is lower than some of the nearby schools, which may indicate a need to examine resource allocation and its impact on student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 N.E. 104th Street
Liberty, MO 64068-7958

(816) 736-5500

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,153

Feeder schools for Liberty North High School:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary
	Kellybrook Elementary School
	Lewis And Clark Elementary
	Ridgeview Elementary
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	Warren Hills Elementary
Middle:	Heritage Middle School
	South Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 2,326

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty North High School ranks better than 65.9% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.71. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Liberty North High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Liberty North High School has the largest high school student body size in the Liberty 53 School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (7.5%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty North High School is 18.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)

Compare Liberty North High School employs 128.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty North High School is $11,153, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Liberty 53 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Liberty North High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty North High School 120^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Liberty North High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 86^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	46.14	288^th	523	44.9%
2014	67.19	91^st	521	82.5%
2015	74.65	56^th	504	88.9%
2016	69.99	79^th	401	80.3%
2017	71.69	87^th	404	78.5%
2018	69.54	77^th	468	83.5%
2019	64.02	99^th	460	78.5%
2021	62.27	91^st	358	74.6%
2022	62.68	77^th	361	78.7%
2023	52.71	120^th	352	65.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.36	53^rd	59	10.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.64	64^th	127	49.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	53.86	135^th	382	64.7%
2019	56.21	113^th	368	69.3%
2021	35.50	169^th	255	33.7%
2022	32.27	177^th	250	29.2%
2023	46.66	118^th	268	56.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	41.66	62^nd	103	39.8%
2021	53.87	53^rd	129	58.9%
2022	43.85	61^st	111	45.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.18	47^th	100	53.0%
2019	44.77	67^th	96	30.2%
2021	35.66	45^th	50	10.0%
2022	39.03	36^th	45	20.0%
2023	49.00	31^st	47	34.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.74	24^th	38	36.8%
2019	58.60	18^th	38	52.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.62	32^nd	111	71.2%
2019	43.89	64^th	106	39.6%
2022	50.79	48^th	105	54.3%
2023	39.05	60^th	99	39.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.85	38^th	84	54.8%
2019	48.86	40^th	91	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Liberty North High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.67	64^th	440	85.5%
2019	61.94	101^st	430	76.5%
2021	56.73	87^th	309	71.8%
2022	56.55	85^th	310	72.6%
2023	42.72	134^th	302	55.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty North High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	386	25	9	28	3	2	0	453
2012	630	46	12	36	2	1	6	733
2013	671	68	15	47	3	0	4	808
2014	1189	113	29	86	8	5	8	1438
2015	1350	111	36	108	6	5	12	1628
2016	1439	130	43	118	5	8	21	1764
2017	1462	124	43	130	8	6	25	1798
2018	1521	113	51	131	8	6	38	1868
2019	1592	105	55	132	10	8	57	1959
2020	1672	105	56	135	9	7	77	2061
2021	1835	116	62	143	7	9	66	2238
2022	1780	128	57	158	4	9	80	2216
2023	1841	142	63	174	3	8	95	2326

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 North High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	453	33.6	13.4	15.9
2012	733	52.9	13.8	16.9
2013	808	61.4	13.1	16.6
2014	1438	91.9	15.6	20.7
2015	1628	95.0	17.1	19.4
2016	1764	99.0	17.8	16.2
2017	1798	100.2	17.9	20.5
2018	1868	106.5	17.5	15.1
2019	1959	108.7	18.0	14.1
2020	2061	119.8	17.1	18
2021	2238	120.2	18.6	16.8
2022	2216	122.6	18.0	13.8
2023	2326	128.3	18.1	18.1

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 North High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	453	33.6	13.4	15.9
2012	733	52.9	13.8	16.9
2013	808	61.4	13.1	16.6
2014	1438	91.9	15.6	20.7
2015	1628	95.0	17.1	19.4
2016	1764	99.0	17.8	16.2
2017	1798	100.2	17.9	20.5
2018	1868	106.5	17.5	15.1
2019	1959	108.7	18.0	14.1
2020	2061	119.8	17.1	18
2021	2238	120.2	18.6	16.8
2022	2216	122.6	18.0	13.8
2023	2326	128.3	18.1	18.1

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 North High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$104 (1.0%)	$10,013 (99.0%)	$10,118
2020	$228 (2.2%)	$10,357 (97.8%)	$10,585
2021	$436 (4.3%)	$9,810 (95.7%)	$10,247
2022	$382 (3.4%)	$10,771 (96.6%)	$11,153

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty North High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 120^th of 352 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty North High School)	38.3	24.5	13.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty 53)	51.9	45.1	6.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Liberty North High School)	46.1	39	7.1%
End of Course Biology I (Liberty 53)	48.1	43.4	4.7%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Liberty North High School)	66.1	56.9	9.2%
End of Course English II (Liberty 53)	69.5	63.1	6.4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Liberty North High School)	57.1	31.8	25.3%
End of Course Algebra II (Liberty 53)	56.9	40.3	16.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1959	2326	18.7%
African American	105	142	35.2%
American Indian	10	3	70%
Asian	55	63	14.5%
Hispanic	132	174	31.8%
Pacific Islander	8	8
White	1592	1841	15.6%
Two or More Races	57	95	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.1%	18.1%	4%

Schools Near Liberty North High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty North High School	Public	9-12	1000 N.E. 104th Street	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5500	2,326	128	18.1	18.1%	1,841 (79.1%)	142 (6.1%)	174 (7.5%)	63 (2.7%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	95 (4.1%)	52.7	120^th of 352 public high schools	65.9%		62.7	77^th of 361 public high schools	78.7%	43	24.5	39.0	56.9	31.8	48.2	$11,153	$382	$10,771
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	6-12	8 Victory Lane	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Liberty High	Public	9-12	200 Bluejay Dr	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5340	1,997	122	16.3	21.9%	1,521 (76.2%)	111 (5.6%)	178 (8.9%)	70 (3.5%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	109 (5.5%)	74.9	33^rd of 352 public high schools	90.6%		75.8	34^th of 361 public high schools	90.6%	1	38.6	49.9	71.7	47.0	61.6	$12,188	$377	$11,811
Liberty Academy	Public	9-12	1115 Blackberry Drive	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5470	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.3	329^th of 352 public high schools	6.5%		5.6	350^th of 361 public high schools	3.0%	21	4.4	12.4
Northwest Reg. Youth Center	Public	6-12	4901 NE Barry Rd	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 734-2120	28	6	4.6	89.3%	9 (32.1%)	19 (67.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Staley High	Public	9-12	2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5330	1,897	95	19.9	21.4%	1,238 (65.3%)	209 (11.0%)	203 (10.7%)	50 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	185 (9.8%)	71.7	45^th of 352 public high schools	87.2%		68.7	60^th of 361 public high schools	83.4%	15	43.2	53.5	66.4	69.7	45.2	$12,868	$693	$12,175
Kearney High	Public	10-12	715 E 19th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4585	824	57	14.5	13.1%	756 (91.7%)	5 (0.6%)	30 (3.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	91.3	3^rd of 352 public high schools	99.1%		86.5	18^th of 361 public high schools	95.0%	15		58.3	74.6			$11,500	$178	$11,322
Oak Park High	Public	9-12	825 NE 79th Terr	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5320	1,756	97	18.0	41.7%	990 (56.4%)	233 (13.3%)	264 (15.0%)	44 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	29 (1.7%)	191 (10.9%)	35.2	221^st of 352 public high schools	37.2%		30.9	241^st of 361 public high schools	33.2%	20	19.6	31.0	47.6	60.9	28.9	$12,822	$688	$12,134
S.T.A.R. Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	731 NE 76th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 437-3607	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Winnetonka High	Public	9-12	5815 NE 48th St	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5340	1,284	88	14.5	59.6%	617 (48.1%)	237 (18.5%)	247 (19.2%)	24 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (1.0%)	142 (11.1%)	34	224^th of 352 public high schools	36.4%		33.1	229^th of 361 public high schools	36.6%	5	27.6	29.6	45.6			$14,862	$718	$14,145

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