Liberty High School

Liberty High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1115 Linden St,  Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem Area School District
3.8
3.8
2,702 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
169
Full Time Teachers
169
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
52%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
47.5%
White
37.4%
Black
10.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 365 Students
Temple University 314 Students
Northampton Community College 255 Students
University of Pittsburgh 250 Students
Moravian University 237 Students
Lehigh University 174 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 158 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 151 Students
Drexel University 148 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 162 Students
Psychology 154 Students
Biology 144 Students
Nursing 125 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Criminology 57 Students
Engineering 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 418 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2024
Liberty High School is a large school with great student diversity. The size allows for an abundance of different classes offered. There are so many clubs and activities to join. It has been an incredible experience.
3.0 Junior
5/29/2024
Overall, my experience was good but only because I tried hard to make it enjoyable. The school itself wasn't the best environment but the opportunities for involvement were plenty and I took advantage of it.
3.0 Alum
5/22/2024
The environment was the bet it could be it was more so the student population that dicated my negative experiences
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
2.0 other
6/24/2016
Not the greatest environment for a student to naturally blend in and want to excel in terms of academics and/or extracurricular activities. Not great in terms of general level of focus in academics for college preparation. You need to be extremely self-motivated for you to go above and beyond what t...
5.0 other
12/20/2015
I just came from the 2015 Christmas Concert and it was so Beautiful to see how all these young people of different nationalities and race came together for the 2 hr Concert! I commented to A few on the way out" We should send you guys to Washington so you can teach the world your secret on how to ge...
5.0 parent
6/7/2015
Liberty high school is rich with tradition, history, beautiful buildings, superior teachers and dedicated students. I'm jealous that they have a state-of-the art swimming pool compared to the small outdated one in the 1980's. The football games are one of a kind with great athletes and precision ban...
5.0 parent
11/3/2014
Liberty High School is a wonderful school. So many opportunities, teachers are very dedicated always willing to help when needed. Wonderful sports and clubs, such school pride.

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Liberty High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bethlehem, PA and is served by the Bethlehem Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 2,702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Liberty High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $279,475. Discover additional schools in the area, like Louis E. Dieruff High School, Freedom High School, Bethlehem Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Bethlehem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Liberty High School.

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