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:
120th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,153 Help


Feeder schools for Liberty North High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,326

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
7.5%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.1% Help


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Compare Details Liberty North High School ranks better than 65.9% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Liberty North High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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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...)
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Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty North High School is 18.1, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Liberty North High School employs 128.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty North High School is $11,153, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Liberty 53 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Liberty North High School:

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

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Liberty 53:

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


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Rank History for Liberty North High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 46.14 288th 523 44.9%
2014 67.19 91st 521 82.5%
2015 74.65 56th 504 88.9%
2016 69.99 79th 401 80.3%
2017 71.69 87th 404 78.5%
2018 69.54 77th 468 83.5%
2019 64.02 99th 460 78.5%
2021 62.27 91st 358 74.6%
2022 62.68 77th 361 78.7%
2023 52.71 120th 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 53rd 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 64th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.86 135th 382 64.7%
2019 56.21 113th 368 69.3%
2021 35.50 169th 255 33.7%
2022 32.27 177th 250 29.2%
2023 46.66 118th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.66 62nd 103 39.8%
2021 53.87 53rd 129 58.9%
2022 43.85 61st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 47th 100 53.0%
2019 44.77 67th 96 30.2%
2021 35.66 45th 50 10.0%
2022 39.03 36th 45 20.0%
2023 49.00 31st 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 24th 38 36.8%
2019 58.60 18th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 32nd 111 71.2%
2019 43.89 64th 106 39.6%
2022 50.79 48th 105 54.3%
2023 39.05 60th 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 38th 84 54.8%
2019 48.86 40th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 64th 440 85.5%
2019 61.94 101st 430 76.5%
2021 56.73 87th 309 71.8%
2022 56.55 85th 310 72.6%
2023 42.72 134th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2011 386 25 9 28 3 2 0 0 453
2012 630 46 12 36 2 1 6 0 733
2013 671 68 15 47 3 0 4 0 808
2014 1189 113 29 86 8 5 8 0 1438
2015 1350 111 36 108 6 5 12 0 1628
2016 1439 130 43 118 5 8 21 0 1764
2017 1462 124 43 130 8 6 25 0 1798
2018 1521 113 51 131 8 6 38 0 1868
2019 1592 105 55 132 10 8 57 0 1959
2020 1672 105 56 135 9 7 77 0 2061
2021 1835 116 62 143 7 9 66 0 2238
2022 1780 128 57 158 4 9 80 0 2216
2023 1841 142 63 174 3 8 95 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty North High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 99th of 460 High schoolsRanks 120th 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)38.324.5
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty 53)51.945.1
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Liberty North High School)46.139
 7.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Liberty 53)48.143.4
 4.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Liberty North High School)66.156.9
 9.2%
   End of Course English II (Liberty 53)69.563.1
 6.4%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Liberty North High School)57.131.8
 25.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Liberty 53)56.940.3
 16.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19592326
 18.7%
African American105142
 35.2%
American Indian103
 70%
Asian5563
 14.5%
Hispanic132174
 31.8%
Pacific Islander88
White15921841
 15.6%
Two or More Races5795
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%18.1%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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