Liberal Senior High School

Liberal Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1611 W 2nd St,  Liberal, KS
Liberal Unified School District
3.6
1.0
1,421 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
470
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
23.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.8%
State Average
28.7%
Science
63.2%
State Average
29.5%
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
347:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
86.7%
White
8.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Seward County Community College 254 Students
Kansas State University 248 Students
Wichita State University 245 Students
The University of Kansas 164 Students
Fort Hays State University 161 Students
Emporia State University 141 Students
University of Oklahoma 81 Students
Washburn University 80 Students
Oklahoma State University 64 Students
Newman University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Business 60 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Biology 33 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Cosmetology 19 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 102 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/28/2025
Moving to this school I was shocked at how many opportunities they had to focus you your future. If you take advantage of those recourses this is a great school.
4.0 Senior
2/10/2025
I am really happy with the flex-mod schedule. I know they are looking at changing it for the next year. It was very helpful to me as a student athlete. It allowed me the time to make up my assignments during the day and not get behind. Also, I did not have to stay up late at night working on them either.
4.0 Senior
10/16/2021
I like that there is plenty of support when needed. Most teachers are willing to go out of their way to help students. We are a small town and a very tight community that is very supportive of our athletics. I would really like to see a better sports program.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 student
3/26/2019
Horrible! The administrators, principle, teachers and staff, and school board don't seem to care about the students at all. They think they know what's good for us, the students, but they truly don't. Kids hate going here, because the people here; other students, teachers, etc. do not make it fun, o...
1.0 other
7/3/2018
USD 480 deals from a lack of effective leadership from the district level to the building level. Many long time residents and family members seek to protect their jobs, all while many students are achieving well below other state schools.
1.0 teacher
4/15/2012
I taught in this school. It had some decent teachers, but wasn't doing a very good job of preparing students for college. The students and teachers were not treated with respect by the principal. It you are a parent thinking of relocating, I would not recommend this school.

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Liberal Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Liberal, KS, in the Liberal neighborhood, and is served by the Liberal Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,421 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Liberal Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $157,054. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fellowship Baptist School, Liberal South Middle School, Eisenhower Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Liberal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Liberal Senior High School.

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