- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390474402895
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Liberty-Benton High School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390474402895 · Findlay, OH High · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 21.1:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students)
Liberty-Benton High School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty-Benton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty-Benton
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
620 students
- This school
Liberty-Benton High School
549 students
- Liberty-Benton
Liberty-Benton Middle School
462 students
- Liberty-Benton 9
Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy
9 students
What this shows Liberty-Benton High School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty-Benton High School compares
Liberty-Benton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Liberty-Benton Local reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
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.