Liberty High School is an alternative high school on the grounds of the Houston Community College Gulfton Campus in Gulfton, Houston, Texas. A part of the Houston Independent School District, it is a school catering to recent immigrants.
Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7714 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
89%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #7714 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 6-9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
352 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty High School located?
Liberty High School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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