Liberty High School

Summary:

Liberty High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, serving 351 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body and is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state.

Liberty High School has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools over the past decade. It has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance. The school's 4-year graduation rates have been abysmal, ranging from only 1.6% to 7.3% in recent years, and its dropout rates have been extremely high, between 15.6% and 32.0%. Students at Liberty High School also perform poorly on the state's STAAR end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates ranging from only 3-31% across various subject areas, compared to district and state averages of 40-70% proficient. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating very high levels of poverty among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Houston ISD district, such as Energized For STEM Academy High School, Long Academy, and Bellaire High School, Liberty High School stands out as a clear underperformer. Some nearby charter schools, like Yes Prep - Gulfton and Empowerment High School, also outperform Liberty High School across various metrics. The persistent low performance of Liberty High School suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in terms of student engagement, academic support, and addressing the needs of its predominantly disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081

(713) 458-5555

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1876^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,687

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.3%

Asian:

4.8%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 44^th among 45 ranked high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Liberty High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.3%), Asian (4.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 19.9. 40 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Liberty High School employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty High School is $11,687, which is the 10^th highest among 45 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty High School 1876^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Liberty High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty High School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2012	9.95	1492^nd	1603	6.9%
2014	1.79	1697^th	1734	2.1%
2015	1.30	1705^th	1743	2.2%
2016	0.75	1742^nd	1762	1.1%
2017	8.26	1607^th	1777	9.6%
2018	7.16	1655^th	1797	7.9%
2023	4.14	1873^rd	1961	4.5%
2024	5.50	1876^th	1987	5.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.96	1272^nd	1371	7.2%
2024	18.60	1234^th	1435	14.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.15	1809^th	1897	4.6%
2024	10.62	1751^st	1883	7.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.57	1783^rd	1891	5.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.06	1846^th	1913	3.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.85	504^th	525	4.0%
2024	0.04	529^th	529	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.54	1744^th	1820	4.2%
2024	10.98	1660^th	1804	8.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2006	0	5	1	172	0	n/a	n/a	178
2007	0	4	1	223	0	n/a	n/a	228
2008	0	15	3	211	0	n/a	n/a	229
2009	0	16	0	203	0	n/a	n/a	219
2010	1	11	1	234	0	n/a	n/a	247
2011	2	16	4	222	0	0	0	244
2012	2	14	11	202	0	0	0	229
2013	3	30	16	340	0	0	0	389
2014	3	29	14	409	2	0	0	457
2015	2	30	11	420	1	0	0	464
2016	5	26	7	411	1	0	0	450
2017	9	23	9	407	2	1	0	451
2018	13	17	7	352	2	0	0	391
2019	14	14	9	327	1	0	0	365
2020	12	26	8	341	0	0	0	387
2021	7	14	3	270	0	0	0	294
2022	6	11	3	328	0	0	0	348
2023	5	4	17	323	0	0	2	351
2024	10	11	18	333	0	0	1	373

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
2006	178	9.9	18.0	77.5
2007	228	7.2	31.7	93.9
2008	229	12.6	18.2	90.4
2009	219	13.7	16.0	90.4
2010	247	10.0	24.6	91.9
2011	244	10.1	24.1	88.5
2012	229	10.6	21.5	79.9
2013	389	12.8	30.3	75.1
2014	457	16.0	28.4	97.6
2015	464	18.0	25.7	97
2016	450	21.0	21.4	77.8
2017	451	20.6	21.8	96.7
2018	391	20.7	18.8	88.2
2019	365	13.1	27.6	91.8
2020	387	17.6	21.9	97.9
2021	294	17.5	16.7	100
2022	348	13.9	25.0	100
2023	351	17.0	20.5	99.7
2024	373	18.7	19.9	100

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
2006	178	9.9	18.0	77.5
2007	228	7.2	31.7	93.9
2008	229	12.6	18.2	90.4
2009	219	13.7	16.0	90.4
2010	247	10.0	24.6	91.9
2011	244	10.1	24.1	88.5
2012	229	10.6	21.5	79.9
2013	389	12.8	30.3	75.1
2014	457	16.0	28.4	97.6
2015	464	18.0	25.7	97
2016	450	21.0	21.4	77.8
2017	451	20.6	21.8	96.7
2018	391	20.7	18.8	88.2
2019	365	13.1	27.6	91.8
2020	387	17.6	21.9	97.9
2021	294	17.5	16.7	100
2022	348	13.9	25.0	100
2023	351	17.0	20.5	99.7
2024	373	18.7	19.9	100

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	$1,515 (14.8%)	$8,737 (85.2%)	$10,252
2020	$1,361 (14.3%)	$8,148 (85.7%)	$9,509
2021	$1,041 (8.9%)	$10,646 (91.1%)	$11,687

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty High School)	31	27	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	50	34	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Liberty High School)	34	9	25%
End of Course Biology (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	51	40	11%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Liberty High School)	6	4	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	41	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Liberty High School)	12	3	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	43	44	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Liberty High School)	37	22	15%
End of Course U.S. History (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	68	63	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	365	351	3.8%
African American	14	4	71.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	17	88.9%
Hispanic	327	323	1.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	5	64.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	99.7%	7.9%

Schools Near Liberty High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	5407 Gulfton St	Houston	77081	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 458-5555	373	19	19.9	100.0%	10 (2.7%)	11 (2.9%)	333 (89.3%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5.5	1876^th of 1987 public high schools	5.6%		4.1	1873^rd of 1961 public high schools	4.5%	3	21.1	22.9	6.2	8.4	31.3									$11,687	$1,041	$10,646
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton	Public	9-12	5407 Gulfton St 219	Houston	77081	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 662-2551	112	7	16.2	98.2%	2 (1.8%)	12 (10.7%)	96 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	5.8	1867^th of 1987 public high schools	6.0%		14.8	1681^st of 1961 public high schools	14.3%	186	4.8	8.3	13.6	23.5	34.6									$11,653	$1,668	$9,985
Challenge Early College High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5601 W Loop S	Houston	77081	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 664-9712	480	23	21.1	84.0%	29 (6.0%)	51 (10.6%)	373 (77.7%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	91.8	33^rd of 1987 public high schools	98.3%		89.5	60^th of 1961 public high schools	96.9%	27	78.3	94.6	94.2	97.0	91.0									$8,481	$958	$7,523
Premier H S - Houston (Sharpstown)	Public, Charter	9-12	6615 Rookin St	Houston	77074	Harris County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(713) 347-1002	54	4	12.8	94.4%	4 (7.4%)	14 (25.9%)	35 (64.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	1896^th of 1987 public high schools	4.6%		4.7	1860^th of 1961 public high schools	5.2%	36	8.3		21.4	12.5	11.8
Yes Prep - Gulfton	Public, Charter	6-12	6565 De Moss Dr	Houston	77074	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-9800	1,045	61	17.0	96.3%	12 (1.1%)	30 (2.9%)	954 (91.3%)	42 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	61.3	658^th of 1987 public high schools	66.9%		51.1	901^st of 1961 public high schools	54.1%	243	70.0	59.3	64.0	69.0	62.7	50.3	55.1	62.1	37.1	30.2	64.9	37.5	22.4	$10,037	$1,395	$8,641
Empowerment High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6400 Westpark Dr Ste 200	Houston	77057	Harris County	Southwest Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 954-9528	414	24	17.3	90.3%	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.1%)	392 (94.7%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.1	1583^rd of 1987 public high schools	20.3%		17.1	1646^th of 1961 public high schools	16.1%	63	58.7	26.1	32.1	42.3	27.8									$12,209	$1,741	$10,468
Long Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	6501 Bellaire Blvd	Houston	77074	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 778-3380	715	55	12.9	98.0%	32 (4.5%)	78 (10.9%)	493 (69.0%)	103 (14.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	44.3	1073^rd of 1987 public high schools	46.0%		42.6	1121^st of 1961 public high schools	42.8%	48	45.5		45.1	81.0	60.0	27.8	25.7	24.0	22.6	22.3	44.9	11.9	5.0	$9,910	$1,088	$8,822
Bellaire High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5100 Maple	Bellaire	77401	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 295-3704	3,161	179	17.6	53.0%	641 (20.3%)	557 (17.6%)	1,409 (44.6%)	451 (14.3%)	6 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	89 (2.8%)	57.7	739^th of 1987 public high schools	62.8%		53.4	844^th of 1961 public high schools	57.0%	105	30.6	67.1	59.4	64.6	78.4									$9,371	$869	$8,501
Wisdom High School	Public	9-12	6529 Beverly Hill Ln	Houston	77057	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 787-1700	2,306	129	17.8	97.4%	160 (6.9%)	266 (11.5%)	1,658 (71.9%)	197 (8.5%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	13 (0.6%)	9.3	1802^nd of 1987 public high schools	9.3%		5.7	1835^th of 1961 public high schools	6.4%	33	22.1	30.4	13.4	22.6	37.0									$10,110	$1,187	$8,924
KIPP Connect Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	6700 Bellaire Blvd	Houston	77074	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3023	927	49	18.7	94.3%	32 (3.5%)	60 (6.5%)	701 (75.6%)	122 (13.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.0%)	27.8	1452^nd of 1987 public high schools	26.9%					(n/a)	31.3	30.1	30.1	50.3	65.5	49.6	48.4	66.1	23.0	23.8		41.9	22.6	$10,364	$1,195	$9,169

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How many students attend Liberty High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Liberty High School.

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Houston Independent School District (Isd)

Is Liberty High School a good school?

Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Liberty High School?

Students at Liberty High School are 89% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 3% White.

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