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LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

2275 SOMMERS ROAD, LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO 63367WENTZVILLE R-IV →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,586
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$16,443
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 15% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,586 students in grades 09–12 in LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,443 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri, serving grades 09–12 with 1,586 students. The district invests $16,443 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

1,586
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution806 male · 780 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 169 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian3%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 293165003227

Academic Outcomes at LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
98
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63367

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,443Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,443
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,235
Student Support$3,124
Administration$1,973
Operations$2,466
Other$1,644
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,443 spent per student, an estimated $7,284 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
60%
State government
34.4%
Local (property tax)
60.1%
Federal programs
5.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WABASH ELEMENTARYPRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.DUELLO ELEM.LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY
+9 more
↓
Middle
FRONTIER MIDDLEWENTZVILLE SOUTH MIDDLEWENTZVILLE MIDDLE
↓
High School
TIMBERLAND HIGHEMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGHNORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Charles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWENTZVILLE R-IV →
Phone: (636)561-0075
NCES ID: 293165003227
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKE ST. LOUIS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
TIMBERLAND HIGH
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● 51 opp13% FRL
High
EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH
1,273 students · 09–12
● 51 opp12% FRL
Mid
FRONTIER MIDDLE
1,255 students · 06–08
● 48 opp11% FRL
Mid
WENTZVILLE SOUTH MIDDLE
1,131 students · 06–08
● 51 opp14% FRL
High
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
1,075 students · 09–12
● 51 opp10% FRL
Mid
WENTZVILLE MIDDLE
794 students · 06–08
● 51 opp19% FRL
Elem
WABASH ELEMENTARY
775 students · KG–05
● 51 opp8% FRL
Elem
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.
708 students · KG–05
● 48 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2275 SOMMERS ROAD, LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO 63367
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.