LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

Liberty High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 188 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 22 teachers, Liberty High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 at 299 Sip Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a specialized public high school operating under the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its mission to serve students who thrive in a smaller, non-traditional educational environment. Unlike large, comprehensive high schools, Liberty focuses on providing a more personalized approach to learning, often catering to students who may need credit recovery, flexible scheduling, or a more intimate classroom setting to succeed academically and prepare for graduation.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student support and social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Liberty High School is able to offer targeted academic interventions and mentorship that help students overcome obstacles to their education. The campus serves as a vital resource within the Jersey City community, offering a pathway to a high school diploma for students who require a different framework than the one provided by larger, traditional institutions in the area.

For more information, contact Liberty High School at (201) 714-4373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.