Liberty Magnet High School is a public magnet school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, founded in the 1950s but was closed in 2009. The school was subsequently reopened in 2011 as a magnet school in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Liberty Magnet has a student body of approximately 1,100 students.
Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 1,241 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
76%
41%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #196 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 99%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
1,241 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Liberty High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty High School located?
Liberty High School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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