Enrollment
549
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Findlay, OH
Liberty-Benton High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty-Benton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390474402895
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty-Benton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty-Benton High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty-Benton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
District: Liberty-Benton Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390474402895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty-Benton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty-Benton High School
Liberty-Benton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Liberty-Benton Local spends $10,346 per pupil, 29% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Findlay's high schools, it stands alongside Findlay High School (1,592 students): Liberty-Benton High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Liberty-Benton Local also operates Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students) and Liberty-Benton Middle School (462 students) alongside Liberty-Benton High School.
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 Liberty-Benton High School compares
Liberty-Benton High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Liberty-Benton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty-Benton Local, which includes Liberty-Benton High School.
$10,346
Per student
-29%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 59.9%
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 Liberty-Benton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty-Benton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty-Benton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty-Benton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools in Findlay
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty-Benton High School
How many students attend Liberty-Benton High School?
Liberty-Benton High School has 549 students enrolled. It is a high school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty-Benton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty-Benton High School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty-Benton High School?
10.6% of students at Liberty-Benton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty-Benton High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty-Benton High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty-Benton High School?
Liberty-Benton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty-Benton High School rank among high schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty-Benton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Findlay on the city page.
Is Liberty-Benton High School a good school?
Liberty-Benton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. 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-Benton Local?
Besides Liberty-Benton High School, Liberty-Benton Local also operates Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students), Liberty-Benton Middle School (462 students), and Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy (9 students). See the Liberty-Benton Local district page for the complete list.
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