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Liberty High School in Houston, TX
(12 • Public • Alternative School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in Texas) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 3
Address
 6400 SW FWY STE A
Houston, TX 77074
Telephone
(713) 458-5555
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Website
http://www.houstonisd.org
City-data.com school rating
3
Students
450
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
20.7
Free lunch eligible students
333
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
17
School district
HOUSTON ISD
Charter school
Yes
Charter authorizer name
HOUSTON ISD (#101912)
Title I status
Title I schoolwide school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
Missing
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
BRIARMEADOW CHARTER (0.8 miles):

98
KIPP SHARP COLLEGE PREP (0.9 miles):

91
PILGRIM ACADEMY (0.4 miles):

58
DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL (0.5 miles):

46
BENAVIDEZ EL (1.0 miles):

22
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCH (0.7 miles):

19
SOUTHWEST H S (0.7 miles):

13
WISDOM H S (0.0 miles):

8
Liberty High School:

3
Liberty High School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
Texas:

54
Harris County:

51
Houston:

47
Liberty High School:

3

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 450
Enrollment in 2015: 464
Enrollment in 2014: 457
Enrollment in 2013: 389
Enrollment in 2012: 229
Enrollment in 2011: 244
Enrollment in 2010: 247
Enrollment in 2009: 219
Enrollment in 2008: 229
Enrollment in 2007: 228
Enrollment in 2006: 178

Liberty High School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG12Total
All students450450
Female students179179
Male students271271
American Indian/Alaska Native students11
Asian students77
Hispanic students411411
Black students2626
White students55

Enrollment by grade:
12th grade enrollment: 450

Liberty High School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Female enrollment: 179 (39.8%)
School:

39.8%
Texas:

49.0%
Male enrollment: 271 (60.2%)
Liberty High School:

60.2%
State:

50.1%

Liberty High School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
Liberty High School:

0.2%
Texas:

0.4%
Asian enrollment: 7 (1.6%)
Liberty High School:

1.6%
Texas:

3.1%
Hispanic enrollment: 411 (91.3%)
Liberty High School:

91.3%
State:

46.9%
Black enrollment: 26 (5.8%)
School:

5.8%
State:

11.6%
White enrollment: 5 (1.1%)
School:

1.1%
State:

32.3%

Liberty High School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 8,545 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 350 (77.8%)
Here:

77.8%
Texas:

61.6%
Free lunch eligible students: 333 (74.0%)
Here:

74.0%
State:

55.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 17 (3.8%)
School:

3.8%
State:

6.2%

Liberty High School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Teachers and support:
(State average from 9,601 schools)
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 20.7

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 0.2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 13

Student/Teacher Ratio
Liberty High School:

21.7
Texas:

15.6

Liberty High School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,246,492
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 15 (Salary Expenditures: $721,339)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 24 (Salary Expenditures: $18,331)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 6 (Salary Expenditures: $89,285)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 9 (Salary Expenditures: $417,537)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,240,847
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $1,252,017
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $726,864
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 24 (Salary Expenditures: $18,331)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 6 (Salary Expenditures: $89,285)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 9 (Salary Expenditures: $417,537)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $1,265,891

Limited English Proficiency:
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    Students Enrolled in LEP Programs

  • Hispanic382
  • Asian5
  • Black22
  • White2
Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 411 (male: 248, female: 163)
  • Hispanic: 382 (male: 227, female: 155)
  • Asian: 5 (all male)
  • Black: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
  • White: 2 (all male)

Retention:
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(State average from 1,007 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained

    Total number of students retained in 12th grade

  • Hispanic271
  • Asian2
  • Black16
  • White2
  • LEP280
  • IDEA2
Total number of students retained in 12th grade: 291 (male: 185, female: 106)
  • Hispanic: 271 (male: 173, female: 98)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 16 (male: 8, female: 8)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 280 (male: 179, female: 101)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

Percent of 12th grade students retained
Liberty High School:

64.7%
State:

14.2%

Accountability


SAT/ACT:
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(State average from 1,567 schools)
The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.

Liberty High School - ACT/SAT scores

Percent of graduates taking the ACT:

3.8%
State:

41.3%
Number of graduates: <50
Number of graduates taking the ACT: <25

    Average SAT combined score

  • All709
  • Hispanic687
  • Asian870
  • Black618
  • LEP637
Percent of graduates taking the SAT:

80.8%
State:

45.4%
SAT combined scores above criteria:

4.8%
Texas:

19.5%
Number of graduates: <50
Number of graduates taking the SAT: <25

Average SAT critical reading and mathematics combined score:

709
State:

875
Average SAT mathematics score:

388
Texas:

443
Average SAT critical reading score:

320
State:

432
Average SAT writing score:

295
Texas:

415

    SAT or ACT Test Participation

  • Hispanic16
  • Asian4
  • Black10
  • LEP16
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 30 (male: 18, female: 12)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
  • Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 16 (male: 11, female: 5)

Advanced Placement:
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(State average from 1,179 schools)
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Accountability system mandated by federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Number of students in Grades 11 and 12: <475
Number of students taking at least one AP exam: <25
Percent of students taking at least one AP exam:

1.1%
Texas:

24.6%
Number of examinees scoring at or above 3 on at least one AP exam: <25
Examinees scoring at or above criteria on at least one AP exam:

20.0%
State:

39.6%

Number of AP exams: <25
Number of AP exams with scores at or above 3: <25
Percent of AP exams with scores at or above 3:

20.0%
Texas:

33.1%
Number of different AP courses provided by school: 1
Is enrollment via self-selection by students permittedfor all AP courses offered by the school?: Yes

Students Enrolled in at least one AP Course: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Student Enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Students who took one or more AP exams: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Percent students who received a qualifying score on one or more AP exams
Here:

0.0%
State:

45.1%
Students who took no AP exams: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2

IB Diploma Programme:
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, sponsored by the International Baccalaureate Organization, is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students, usually aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond.The Programme is typically taught over two years.IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level or standard level.Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5. Additionally, IB Diploma Programme students must meet three core requirements : the extended essay, the theory of knowledge course, and a creativity / action / service experience.

    IB Student Enrollment

  • Hispanic313
  • American Indian2
  • Asian13
  • Black25
  • White4
  • LEP331
  • IDEA4
IB Student Enrollment: 357 (male: 227, female: 130)
  • Hispanic: 313 (male: 206, female: 107)
  • American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
  • Asian: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • Black: 25 (male: 11, female: 14)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 331 (male: 212, female: 119)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 2,394 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 3


Total incidents per 1,000 students
Liberty High School:

6.7
State:

38.0

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 919 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
Liberty High School:

2.2
Texas:

1.9
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 7,777 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic286
  • Black13
  • White2
  • LEP238
  • IDEA2
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 301 (male: 180, female: 121)
  • Hispanic: 286 (male: 170, female: 116)
  • Black: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 238 (male: 137, female: 101)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Liberty High School:

668.9
State:

147.9

Suspensions:
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(State average from 3,231 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 13 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 13
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 13
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 5

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Liberty High School:

11.1
Texas:

102.7
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 5

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Here:

11.1
State:

27.5

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 140 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 7
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 7

11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 119 (male: 79, female: 40)
  • Hispanic: 115 (male: 77, female: 38)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 112 (male: 74, female: 38)
11-12th studenst who passed Algebra I: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
School:

6.7%
State:

73.9%

Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 5
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 4

    Student Enrollment in Algebra II

  • Hispanic70
  • Asian2
  • Black7
  • White2
  • LEP55
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 81 (male: 41, female: 40)
  • Hispanic: 70 (male: 35, female: 35)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 55 (male: 26, female: 29)

Calculus:
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Calculus (college-preparatory) course topics include the study of derivatives, differentiation, integration, the definite and indefinite integral, and applications of calculus.Typically, students have previously attained knowledge of precalculus topics (some combination of trigonometry, elementary functions, analytic geometry, and math analysis).
Number of Calculus classes: 1
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 1

Student Enrollment in Calculus: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2

Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 5
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 5

    Student Enrollment in Geometry

  • Hispanic58
  • Asian2
  • Black4
  • LEP52
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 64 (male: 39, female: 25)
  • Hispanic: 58 (male: 35, female: 23)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 52 (male: 32, female: 20)

Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 7
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 7

    Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics

  • Hispanic43
  • Asian2
  • Black7
  • LEP37
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 52 (male: 27, female: 25)
  • Hispanic: 43 (male: 20, female: 23)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 37 (male: 17, female: 20)

Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 6
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 6

    Student Enrollment in Biology

  • Hispanic82
  • Asian2
  • Black7
  • LEP88
Student Enrollment in Biology: 91 (male: 57, female: 34)
  • Hispanic: 82 (male: 50, female: 32)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 88 (male: 56, female: 32)

Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 5
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 5

    Student Enrollment in Chemistry

  • Hispanic88
  • Black2
  • LEP79
  • IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 90 (male: 64, female: 26)
  • Hispanic: 88 (male: 62, female: 26)
  • Black: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 79 (male: 56, female: 23)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

Physics:
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Physics (college-preparatory) courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy.The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.
Number of Physics classes: 6
Number of Physics classes taught by certified teachers: 6

    Student Enrollment in Physics

  • Hispanic64
  • Asian2
  • Black4
  • White2
  • LEP55
Student Enrollment in Physics: 72 (male: 41, female: 31)
  • Hispanic: 64 (male: 35, female: 29)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 55 (male: 26, female: 29)

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