Liberty Preparatory School

Summary:

Liberty Preparatory School is a public charter high school located in Smithville, Ohio, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 54 students. The school has a unique student racial makeup, with a majority of white students (75.93% in 2022-2023) and smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races.

Despite its small size, Liberty Preparatory School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Ohio high schools, with a ranking of 807 out of 864 in the 2023-2024 school year. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a low of 48.4% in 2022-2023 to a high of 71.9% in 2021-2022, well below the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 97.2% in 2021-2022, more than 1.5 times the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Wayne County Schools Career Center, located just 0.51 miles away, has a significantly higher enrollment (592 students) and a more racially diverse student population (90.88% white, 1.18% African American, 4.05% Hispanic). The Career Center also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may be better equipped to support student success. These comparisons highlight the significant challenges faced by Liberty Preparatory School and the need for immediate attention and intervention to improve the educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

 243 N Milton St
       Smithville, OH  44677-9677


(330) 669-0055

District: Liberty Preparatory School

SchoolDigger Rank:
807th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
Two or more races:
11.1%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Preparatory School ranks worse than 93.4% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.8. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Liberty Preparatory School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Preparatory School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Preparatory School 807th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Liberty Preparatory School in the ranking list.)

Liberty Preparatory School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Preparatory School 775th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Preparatory School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.15 773rd 800 3.4%
2019 7.64 742nd 836 11.2%
2021 3.09 803rd 819 2.0%
2023 4.11 825th 867 4.8%
2024 4.80 807th 864 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.47 738th 758 2.6%
2019 5.33 730th 779 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.73 760th 763 0.4%
2019 14.47 677th 792 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.06 717th 718 0.1%
2019 0.98 726th 739 1.8%
2021 0.37 725th 727 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Liberty Preparatory School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 35 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 36
2016 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70
2017 59 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 63
2018 48 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 50
2019 65 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 72
2020 47 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 48
2021 54 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 60
2022 45 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 47
2023 41 2 0 5 0 0 6 0 54

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 36 n/a n/a 0
2016 70 0.0 n/a 0
2017 63 0.2 252.0 n/a
2018 50 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
2020 48 5.0 9.6 n/a
2021 60 2.0 30.0 n/a
2022 47 6.0 7.8 n/a
2023 54 3.0 18.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 36 n/a n/a 0
2016 70 0.0 n/a 0
2017 63 0.2 252.0 n/a
2018 50 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
2020 48 5.0 9.6 n/a
2021 60 2.0 30.0 n/a
2022 47 6.0 7.8 n/a
2023 54 3.0 18.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Preparatory School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $7,253
2023 $7,493

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Preparatory School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 742nd of 836 High schoolsRanks 825th of 867 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American History (Liberty Preparatory School)5033.3
 16.7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Preparatory School)9.10
 9.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7254
 25%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White6541
 36.9%
Two or More Races46
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Preparatory School

Liberty Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Ohio high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 54 students attended Liberty Preparatory School.

Students at Liberty Preparatory School are 76% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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