Liberty High School is a charter school in Globe, Arizona. It was founded in 1996 as the Gila County Transition School and gained its current name in April 2001. As of July 2014 Liberty HS expanded its services to allow for a 7th and 8th grade program.
Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 72 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
26%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silverback
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #1411 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
72 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Liberty High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 26% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Liberty High School (4216) School District.
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