Liberty High School

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Liberty High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
925 Jewetta Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
4.0
3.3
2,369 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth (libby) Wyatt
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
630
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
58.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.1%
Hispanic
44.7%
White
36.1%
Asian
3.5%
Black
3%
Filipino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Best HS For Athletes in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly 358 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 336 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 328 Students
University of California - San Diego 285 Students
Bakersfield College 273 Students
San Diego State University 240 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 240 Students
University of California - Irvine 226 Students
University of California - Davis 205 Students
University of California - Berkeley 185 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 171 Students
Psychology 150 Students
Business 149 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Computer Science 100 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Criminology 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 336 Reviews
5.0 Junior
12/5/2025
One of the first things I noticed about Liberty was that the teachers, ASB, and school in general genuinely care about their students. What I don't like is that students aren't allowed to leave campus at lunch to go eat, but at the end of the day, that's the safest decision.
5.0 Senior
12/5/2024
This school is a great one for high schoolers. The teachers care about the students and so do the coaches. Every year, there are improvements.
5.0 Senior
5/12/2024
As a Liberty High School senior, I loved my tenure here at Liberty High. Something that stands out to me about this school is the inclusivity and kindness of their students. I've never witnessed any showcase of bullying or shaming of that sort. Everyone here either minds their own business or is compassionate towards other students. The sports are a must-attend here, it's a huge part of the school experience and culture, especially football. Though I wish they put more money into other sports, I understand why football is funded more than other programs. The only things that I find are substandard for Liberty are some of the teachers, classes, and food. I don't each school lunch that much, so my opinion shouldn't be strongly considered, but it was pretty subpar from what I had. There are certain teachers here who just make it hard to learn and there are too few college-level courses such as AP or Dual Enroll in my opinion. On the contrary, some of my favorite teachers were here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/23/2022
My kids love this school. Teachers are caring and go above and beyond to help!
5.0 parent
4/23/2022
This is a Great school to attend.
1.0 student
8/28/2018
I am so glad i got to spend my junior and senior years elsewhere :)
2.0 parent
1/18/2018
The school environment and kids seem respectful, but the teachers have disappointed me as far as helping my daughter in certain subjects!

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Liberty High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Kern High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,369 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Liberty High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $648,065. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial High School, Stockdale High School, Vista West High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Liberty High School.

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