Liberty High School vs. Francis Howell High School
Should you attend Liberty High School or Francis Howell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Francis Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,647 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,647 students
1,843 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#66 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Graduation Rate
94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
418
464
Grade 10 Students
420
454
Grade 11 Students
433
478
Grade 12 Students
376
447
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
77%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%