Liberal Sr High

Liberal
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67901
1,421 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Liberal Senior High School, located in Liberal, Kansas, serves as the primary high school for the Liberal Unified School District 480. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, ensuring that students can pursue their specific interests while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond the classroom, Liberal Senior High provides a robust extracurricular program, featuring competitive athletic teams, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage well-rounded personal development. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, utilizing modern educational resources and community partnerships to address the unique needs of its students. By integrating academic preparation with character building, Liberal Senior High strives to empower its graduates to become productive and engaged citizens within both the local community and the global society.
1,421
Total Students
91.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,232 (86.7%)
  • White
    121 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    32 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    20 (1.4%)
  • Black
    14 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
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: Liberal
Phone: (620)604-1200
Website: http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 91.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,043
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 183

* 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 9 366
Grade 10 397
Grade 11 364
Grade 12 294
Gender Ratio
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