Liberty High School (Frisco, Texas)

Liberty High School

Work Hard, Be Nice
Address
15250 Rolater Rd.
Frisco, Texas 75035
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Established 2006
School district Frisco Independent School District
Principal Scott Warstler [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1637 [2] (2012)
Color(s)                Red, Black & Silver
Athletics conference UIL Class 5A
Mascot Redhawks
Rival Centennial High School
Yearbook The Legacy
Website Liberty High School website

Liberty High School is a public high school located in the city of Frisco, Texas, USA and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Frisco Independent School District located in east central Collin County and is currently one of eight high schools in the district. The school initially opened in 2006 in what is now Fowler Middle School and the following year opened in its own building on Rolater Road. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[3] It has a big rivalry with Centennial High School, which the students refer to as the "School Down the Street".

Wingspan

Through the Wingspan Daily Updates and new reports, the students of Broadcast II and III classes are able to deliver what is going on around the school - as well as the city of Frisco, the state of Texas and the United States - to anyone who wishes to watch. You can find their broadcasts here. In 2015, the CSPA named Wingspan among the top 13 high school new sites in the nation.

Debate team

Liberty's distinguished Debate team has won many titles across Texas for its excellence in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Policy (CX) Debate, and Informative & Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking. Members have been given the titles of UIL District Champions & Qualifiers, UIL Regional Champions & Qualifiers, and even UIL State Qualifiers & Placers.

Athletics

Rocky, the Redhawk mascot

Athletic teams for boys only at Liberty include baseball, football and cricket. Sports for girls include volleyball and softball. Sports for both genders are wrestling, soccer, cross country, track, swim team, tennis, and basketball.

Performing arts

Numerous opportunities for students interested in performing arts include colorguard, Band, Rockskool, Orchestra, Theatre, Choir, Dance Team, and Marching Band

Languages offered

Language courses currently offered include Spanish and French. American Sign Language is offered in cooperation with nearby CHS. German was once offered at in cooperation with nearby CHS/HHS, but was discontinued in 2012.

Academic Decathlon

Ever since opening in 2006, Liberty has consistently excelled at United States Academic Decathlon. Its record at regional competitions is currently unblemished, consistently coming in top five. At state, for the years of 06-07 and 07-08, the team won second place in the 3A division. In the 08-09 year, Liberty won state championship in the 4A division.[4] During the 11-12 competition, it placed second in the regional round [5] as well as 9th in the state round at San Antonio, Texas.[6] More statistics and records can be found here.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Liberty High School Profile" (pdf). Frisco Independent School District.
  2. ↑ Texas Tribune
  3. ↑ "2013 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
  4. ↑ http://demidecscores.gilslotd.com/wiki/State/Texas/2009#Medium_Schools
  5. ↑ http://demidecscores.gilslotd.com/wiki/Regionals/Texas/2012#Region_IX
  6. ↑ http://demidecscores.gilslotd.com/wiki/State/Texas/2012#Medium_Schools

External links

Coordinates: 33°10′03″N 96°50′46″W / 33.16741°N 96.84611°W / 33.16741; -96.84611

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