LIBERTY HIGH (ALTERNATIVE)

Liberty High (Alternative) is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 308 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Liberty High (Alternative) has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Liberty High School, located in San Jose, California, is an alternative education institution designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. Unlike comprehensive high schools, Liberty focuses on providing a flexible, supportive environment tailored to students who might be credit-deficient, at risk of dropping out, or in need of a smaller, more personalized academic setting. The school emphasizes individualized learning plans, which allow students to work at their own pace to recover credits and meet graduation requirements.

The program at Liberty High is typically centered on smaller class sizes and closer student-teacher relationships, fostering a sense of community that helps students overcome barriers to academic success. By offering a different structure than the standard high school experience, the school aims to help students regain their academic footing, improve their attendance, and prepare for post-secondary goals, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional school, entering the workforce, or pursuing higher education.

For more information, contact Liberty High (Alternative) at (408) 535-6327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.