Liberty High School is the third high school built in the Wentzville School District in Missouri, United States. The building opened for its first year in 2013. The enrollment for the first year was under 300 students, and consisted of a freshman class due to graduate in May 2017.
Serving 1,669 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 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 1,669 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #30 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Francis Howell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
1,669 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Liberty High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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