LIBERAL HIGH

liberal.k12.mo.us

96 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Liberal High School, located in Liberal, Missouri, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Liberal R-II School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational K-12 education experience, with the high school specifically dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of academic coursework and extracurricular engagement. Given its location in a small, rural setting, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty.

The school operates with a commitment to student development, offering a traditional curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. Through its official website, the district maintains communication with families regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community events. By fostering a supportive environment, Liberal High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens while encouraging students to participate in the various sports and local activities that define the spirit of the Liberal school district.

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIBERAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
92 (95.8%)
Hispanic
2 (2.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

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 R-II
Phone:	(417)843-2125
Website:	http://liberal.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 21

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 23