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Liberty Preparatory School

Q: How many students attend Liberty Preparatory School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended Liberty Preparatory School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Liberty Preparatory School?

Students at Liberty Preparatory School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

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.

Students ?

23.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,101

Per pupil spending ?

69.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677-9677

(330) 669-0055

District: Liberty Preparatory School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

8.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2018 → 7th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Ohio average (54% vs 73% meeting standards)

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

Ohio avg73%

Not ranked this year

Liberty Preparatory School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	4.8	807 of 864	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.1	825 of 867	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.1	803 of 819	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.6	742 of 836	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	2.1	773 of 800	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2019	5.3	730 of 779	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	2.5	738 of 758	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2019	14.5	677 of 792	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	0.7	760 of 763	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	0.4	725 of 727	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.0	726 of 739	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	0.1	717 of 718	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2019)15th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)6th percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)<1st percentile~ school

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Schools Near Liberty Preparatory School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2025)	Ohio State Tests American History (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2025)	Ohio State Tests English II (2025)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2025)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Liberty Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	243 N Milton St	Smithville	44677	Wayne County	Liberty Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 669-0055	46	2	23.0	69.6%	36 (78.3%)	1 (2.2%)	4 (8.7%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)								(n/a)		53.8								$10,101
Smithville High School	Public	9-12	200 Smithie Drive	Smithville	44677	Wayne County	Green Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 669-3165	295	18	16.8	50.5%	277 (93.9%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	76.4	105^th of 855 public high schools	87.7%		79.7	84^th of 864 public high schools	90.3%	21		87.5	84.7			85.2	78.7	75.7	73.3	$16,242
Wayne County Schools Career Center	Public	7-12	518 W Prospect St	Smithville	44677	Wayne County	Wayne County JVSD	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 669-7000	624	50	12.4	66.8%	530 (84.9%)	14 (2.2%)	48 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Orrville High School	Public	8-12	841 N Ella St	Orrville	44667	Wayne County	Orrville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 682-4661	416	23	18.2	61.8%	291 (70.0%)	17 (4.1%)	70 (16.8%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	59.1	339^th of 855 public high schools	60.4%		63.3	290^th of 864 public high schools	66.4%	49		81.3	84.2			71.3	68.2	47.7	52.9	$12,542
Wooster High School	Public	8-12	515 Oldman Rd	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 345-4000	1,182	68	17.3	45.8%	985 (83.3%)	37 (3.1%)	67 (5.7%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (7.0%)	54	409^th of 855 public high schools	52.2%		58.8	352^nd of 864 public high schools	59.3%	57	71.3	77.0	74.2	40.5	55.3	76.5	55.0	36.9	71.5	$16,664
Norwayne High School	Public	9-12	350 S Main St	Creston	44217	Wayne County	Norwayne Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 435-6384	415	22	19.1	48.9%	390 (94.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	71.4	174^th of 855 public high schools	79.6%		78.5	92^nd of 864 public high schools	89.4%	82		86.4	86.5			84.1	90.6	62.5	51.9	$12,089
Rittman High School	Public	9-12	50 Saurer St	Rittman	44270	Wayne County	Rittman Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 927-7140	212	17	12.7	98.6%	189 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	70.5	188^th of 855 public high schools	78.0%		76.1	122^nd of 864 public high schools	85.9%	66		95.5	90.8			86.8	73.4	44.3	65.9	$22,370
Rittman Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Saurer St	Rittman	44270	Wayne County	Rittman Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 927-7401	31	3	10.3		29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,508
Waynedale High School	Public	9-12	9052 Dover Rd	Apple Creek	44606	Wayne County	Waynedale Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 698-3071	333	23	14.3	30.6%	316 (94.9%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	75.6	117^th of 855 public high schools	86.3%		73.9	151^st of 864 public high schools	82.5%	34		87.8	89.0			80.5	85.5	83.3	60.0	$15,766
Triway High School	Public	9-12	3205 Shreve Rd	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Triway Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 264-8685	355	28	12.6		333 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	76	112^th of 855 public high schools	86.9%		73.5	154^th of 864 public high schools	82.2%	42		80.5	93.8			94.7	82.8	69.6	65.7	$15,317

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Preparatory School

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Preparatory School?

Students at Liberty Preparatory School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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How many students attend Liberty Preparatory School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended Liberty Preparatory School.

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