Liberty High School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

8720 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

1,526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Liberty High School, located in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary institution within Academy School District 20. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and a strong emphasis on college and career readiness. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, supporting a diverse student body through a variety of clubs, performing arts programs, and competitive athletic teams that compete within the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA).

Beyond its academic offerings, Liberty High School places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture and community spirit. Known as the "Lancers," the student body is encouraged to participate in traditions that emphasize leadership, service, and school pride. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust support system—including counseling, wellness resources, and dedicated faculty—Liberty High School aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary success but also for responsible citizenship in their local and global communities.

1,526

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,011
Hispanic	285
Black	56
Asian	33
Two or More	129
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,011 (66.3%)
Hispanic
285 (18.7%)
Two or More
129 (8.5%)
Black
56 (3.7%)
Asian
33 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-2200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 400

Grade 10 374

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 363