Summary:
Liberty Hill, Texas, is home to two high schools serving grades 9-12 (with one also serving grades 5-8), presenting a stark contrast between a high-performing traditional public school and a struggling charter school.
Liberty Hill High School is the clear standout, a large school of 2,156 students that consistently outperforms state averages on STAAR exams. It boasts a 96.9% graduation rate, a 0.2% dropout rate, and is ranked in the top 26% of Texas high schools. Its district, Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd), is also highly ranked in the top 13% statewide. In contrast, Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill is a small charter school with 125 students that faces significant challenges. It ranks in the bottom 15% of Texas high schools, has a high dropout rate of 11.1%, and its district, Ki Charter, ranks in the bottom 9%. Despite spending nearly three times more per student ($23,591 vs. $8,310), Ki Charter's academic proficiency rates are far below both Liberty Hill High School and state averages.
A key takeaway is the inverse relationship between spending and performance: Ki Charter's high spending does not translate into better results. An interesting anomaly is that Ki Charter achieved a 75% proficiency rate in U.S. History, slightly exceeding Liberty Hill High School's 74.7% and the state average. Furthermore, Ki Charter's lower student-teacher ratio (9.7:1) has not led to improved academic outcomes, highlighting that its struggles are not due to class size. Overall, Liberty Hill High School offers a stable, high-achieving environment, while Ki Charter Academy represents a volatile, low-performing alternative.
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