Summary
Liberty High School is a public high school located in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 1,520 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 57 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Liberty High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with a current ranking of 540 out of 844 schools and a 2-star rating.
The data reveals that Liberty High School consistently underperforms compared to the Osceola district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 35% of Liberty High School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 53% in the Osceola district and 60% statewide. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also concerning, with only 49% of 10th-grade students and 38% of 9th-grade students meeting proficiency standards, compared to 57% and 53% in the Osceola district, respectively. Additionally, Liberty High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.8% to 34.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 15-20%.
Interestingly, the data shows a stark contrast between Liberty High School and some of the nearby schools, such as Neocity Academy and New Dimensions High School. Neocity Academy, a public high school, consistently outperforms Liberty High School and the Osceola district in academic measures, with over 90% of students proficient in Geometry, Biology 1, and English Language Arts. New Dimensions High School, a public charter high school, also demonstrates significantly higher academic achievement compared to Liberty High School, with 60-80% of students proficient in core subjects. These comparisons highlight the significant gap in educational outcomes and suggest the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to address Liberty High School's challenges and improve student success.
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