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Enrollment
2,836
High
DISTRICT 1,641 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIBERTY UNION HIGH·NCES 062160002573
Liberty High
850 Second St., Brentwood, CA 94513 · (925) 634-3521 · Contra Costa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,836 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 35% of California public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public high schools
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
131 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
1,012 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 766 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 709 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 678 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 683 | 24% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
61.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -2.1pp since 2014
Math
26.9%
CA avg 37.7% . -4.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.1% | 30.8% | 20.2% | 17.9% |
| Math | 9.7% | 17.2% | 30.1% | 42.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| 2023-24 | 63.8% | 27.4% |
| 2022-23 | 64.8% | 26.5% |
| 2021-22 | 62.7% | 26.2% |
| 2018-19 | 74.0% | 38.7% |
| 2017-18 | 63.9% | 34.4% |
| 2016-17 | 72.1% | 34.3% |
| 2015-16 | 70.0% | 34.0% |
| 2014-15 | 64.0% | 31.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
45.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 59% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Liberty High
Liberty High's state test result (45.0% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High this school | 2,836 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| Santa Monica High Santa Monica | 2,588 | 35.4% | 70.1% |
| El Camino Real Charter High Woodland Hills | 3,046 | 36.8% | N/A |
| Henry High San Diego | 2,485 | 41.6% | 60.4% |
| Chaparral High Temecula | 3,136 | 39.4% | 56.3% |
| Buchanan High Clovis | 2,551 | 35.2% | 69.2% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Liberty High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #404 of 1,052 | #14 of 28 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.9% | #488 of 1,056 ▼ 70 | #17 of 28 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.9% | #426 of 1,056 ▼ 64 | #13 of 28 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.0pp | #660 of 1,044 | #15 of 28 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,836 | #42 of 2,093 | #4 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #782 of 1,352 | #20 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.9% | #121 of 1,351 | #9 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.7% | #1,350 of 1,575 | #31 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.9% | #147 of 327 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,836
+94 (+3%) vs 2020
+71% since 1990-91, when it was 1,654
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 21.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,836 | 131.4 | 21.6:1 | 36% (1,012) |
| 2023-24 | 2,773 | 130.8 | 21.2:1 | 22% (607) |
| 2022-23 | 2,786 | 130.6 | 21.3:1 | 23% (651) |
| 2020-21 | 2,742 | 125 | 21.9:1 | 24% (663) |
| 2017-18 | 2,604 | 117.1 | 22.3:1 | 30% (789) |
| 2015-16 | 2,499 | 113 | 22.1:1 | 33% (819) |
| 2010-11 | 2,134 | N/A | N/A | 19% (414) |
| 2000-01 | 1,914 | 82 | 23.3:1 | 10% (182) |
| 1990-91 | 1,654 | 74 | 22.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Liberty High.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (2,604 to 2,836); teachers up 12% (117.1 to 131.4).
About Liberty High
Located in Brentwood, California, Liberty High is a large high school. The school reports 2,836 students in grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 238% above the 838 average for high schools in California.
Liberty Union High includes 5 schools. Together they enroll 8,203 students.
Enrollment at Liberty High is mixed, with White students the largest group at 39%. It is also 36% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Black, and 6% multiracial. For comparison, Contra Costa County is about 41% White. By the diversity index, Liberty High comes in at 70%.
With 131.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Liberty High was 21.6:1. Among high schools in California, the typical ratio is 18.2:1. Liberty High's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 36%. The average for public schools in Contra Costa County is 45%.
Measured against California public high schools, Liberty High receives a C+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Compared with California schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Liberty High's results are 13.6 points below predicted: 45.0% against 58.6%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Contra Costa County, median household income is about $127,229, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 45% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Liberty High is one of 280 public schools in Contra Costa County, which together enroll about 167,423 students.
The shortest distance from Liberty High to another public school is about 0.2 miles, to Independence High. The five-mile area around Liberty High holds at least 8 other public schools. The nearest schools with test data average 46.2%, higher than Liberty High's 45.0%.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Liberty High had 2,742 students in 2020-21 and 2,836 in 2024-25, a 3% increase.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Liberty High covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Liberty Union High
- Heritage HighHigh · 2,566 students
- Freedom HighHigh · 2,460 students
- La Paloma High (Continuation)High · 178 students
- Independence HighHigh · 163 students
Other schools in Brentwood
- Heritage HighHigh · 2,566 students
- William B. Bristow MiddleMiddle · 1,223 students
- Adams (J. Douglas) MiddleMiddle · 1,197 students
- Edna Hill MiddleMiddle · 1,047 students
- R. Paul Krey ElementaryElementary · 885 students
- Pioneer ElementaryElementary · 859 students
Other Liberty High schools
33 other US public schools in 22 states are named Liberty High. Liberty High is the 2nd largest of the 34.
- Liberty HighWinchester, CA · 2,537 students
- Liberty HighBakersfield, CA · 2,369 students
- Liberty HighMadera, CA · 748 students
- Liberty HighLodi, CA · 126 students
- Liberty HighBenicia, CA · 43 students
Nearby schools
- Independence High0.2 mi · 163
- Edna Hill Middle0.4 mi · 1,047
- Garin Elementary0.6 mi · 785
- Mary Casey Black Elementary0.9 mi · 680
- Brentwood Elementary0.9 mi · 811
- William B. Bristow Middle1.2 mi · 1,223
Frequently asked questions
About Liberty HighHow many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High enrolls approximately 2,836 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Liberty High serve?
Liberty High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Liberty High is approximately 21.6:1 (131 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Liberty High?
Liberty High reports a student body of 39% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Black, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Liberty High in?
Liberty High is part of Liberty Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.