About This School
Liberty High School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 24 high schools in Kern Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1856 students in grades 9-12.
Liberty High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Liberty High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Liberty High School had an API growth score of 781 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Liberty High School's 2011 base score was 765 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Liberty High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Liberty High School's students and teachers. more
Liberty High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Liberty High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Liberty High School had an API growth score of 781 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Liberty High School's 2011 base score was 765 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Liberty High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Liberty High School's students and teachers. more
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Kern Union High District Spending
$9,427Per Pupil
The Kern Union High spends $9,427 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Kern Union High District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Christian High School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Apostolic Christian Academy 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| J C Worthy Institute 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Stockdale High School 2.4 miles |  |
|
| Vista West Continuation High School 2.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Kern Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Liberty High School925 Jewetta Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
www.kernhigh.org/lib...
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1856
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Liberty High School had 18% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
64%
Hispanic
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Black
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Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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29:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Liberty High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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