Our School

About Liberty High

Iowa City Liberty High has been proudly serving the communities of North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City, and the surrounding areas since 2017.  We are fortunate to have access to a state-of-the-art building that includes a beautiful two-story mixed-use grand commons, a two level 800 plus seat auditorium, student spaces designed to facilitate collaboration, and innovative technology that is readily available for students and staff to access.At the start of 2020-2021 school year, we opened a new 500-seat, 21-classroom addition to the academic wing that was completed as part of phase III construction. Phase III construction also included the addition of a hardscaped courtyard located in the middle of our academic wing. In addition to the indoor facilities, Liberty also has excellent outdoor facilities on our campus that feature a stadium/track, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, and a soccer field.

At Liberty High School, we are proud to serve our community as one of Iowa’s top-performing high schools. Our success during our first decade is rooted in our BOLTS core values: Belonging, Ownership, Leadership, Teamwork, and Safety. We foster a welcoming and effective learning environment through clear expectations, consistent support and accountability, and positive behavioral practices. Our theory of action is simple: When every student experiences a sense of belonging, takes ownership of their learning, demonstrates leadership, works collaboratively, and contributes to a safe school community, all students are better positioned to achieve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. We continually analyze relevant data and apply research-based practices to strengthen our school culture and improve student outcomes.

Building Timeline:      

• During the 2013–2014 school year, the Board of Directors for the Iowa City Community School District passed a Facilities Master Plan calling for the creation of a third comprehensive high school in the District.
• In the 2014–2015 school year, the Board of Directors passed new attendance zones determining which students would attend Liberty High School in North Liberty.  
• Students in the graduating classes of 2018 and 2019 who reside within the boundaries zoned to the new high school were allowed the option to attend either Liberty High School or to finish their high school experience at West High School.
• In 2017–2018, Liberty High School, located in North Liberty, opened as a comprehensive 9–12 high school, and the new attendance zones took hold.  
• In 2017, Liberty had a complete academic wing to accommodate:
• 1,000 students
  • Two indoor gyms
  • Auditorium
  • Media Center
• In 2019, the outdoor competition fields were completed.
  In 2020, the 500-student classroom addition and a hardscaped courtyard was completed.

Rankings & championships

2026 Boys Swimming State Championship 
2025 Class 3A Boys Soccer State Championship
2020 Boys Swimming State Championship 
2020 Class 5A Volleyball State Championship

Additional State Championship Appearance
2025 Class 5A Football State Runner-Up

U.S. News & World Report Rankings
2024: No. 5 high school in Iowa
2025: No. 5 high school in Iowa
2026: No. 4 high school in Iowa