- Enrollment
- 2,836
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160005726
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Freedom High held near 2,478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 116.9 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 062160005726 · Oakley, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,460 enr · 21.2:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,836 students)
Freedom High held near 2,478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE held 116.9 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Freedom High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,836 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,566 students
- This school
Freedom High
2,460 students
- La Paloma High 178
La Paloma High (Continuation)
178 students
- Independence H 163
Independence High
163 students
What this shows Freedom High reports 2,460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom High compares
Freedom High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Liberty Union High reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,566
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,527 (2022-23) → 2,478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.