Enrollment
2,460
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakley, CA
Freedom High
Federal NCES profile for Freedom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160005726
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Union High · California
NCES ID 062160005726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom High
Freedom High is a large high school in Oakley, California, enrolling 2,460 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,460 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students) and Heritage High (2,566 students) alongside Freedom High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Freedom High compares
Freedom High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,460 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,460
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 22.5%
African American 11.5%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Freedom High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Union High, which includes Freedom High.
$14,237
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Freedom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Paloma High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,836
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,566
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom High
How many students attend Freedom High?
Freedom High has 2,460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom High?
31.6% of students at Freedom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom High?
The largest demographic group at Freedom High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom High?
Freedom High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom High rank among public schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakley on the city page.
Is Freedom High a good school?
Freedom High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Liberty Union High?
Besides Freedom High, Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students), Heritage High (2,566 students), and La Paloma High (Continuation) (178 students). See the Liberty Union High district page for the complete list.
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