Liberty High

liberty.kernhigh.org

2,358 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Liberty High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent secondary school within the Kern High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus is designed to provide a supportive learning environment, offering a wide array of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and college-prep programs, aimed at preparing students for success in higher education and their future careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Liberty High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a vibrant school culture through extracurricular activities. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and performing arts opportunities that encourage community involvement and personal growth. By balancing high academic standards with an active campus life, Liberty High strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to the Bakersfield community and beyond.

2,358

Total Students

86.1

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,033
Hispanic	970
Black	92
Asian	148
Two or More	97
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,033 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
970 (41.2 %)
Asian
148 (6.3 %)
Two or More
97 (4.1 %)
Black
92 (3.9 %)
American Indian
12 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)587-0925
Website:	http://liberty.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	818
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	204

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 610

Grade 10 584

Grade 11 593

Grade 12 571

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Liberty High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	610
Grade 10	584
Grade 11	593
Grade 12	571

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Liberty High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,190	50.5%
Male	1,166	49.4%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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