- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, TX
Liberty H S
Federal NCES profile for Liberty H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482745003087
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Liberty H S held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482745003087 · Liberty, TX High · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 17.1:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty El (685 students)
Liberty H S held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Liberty H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty H S
768 students
- Liberty El
Liberty El
685 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
534 students
- San Jacinto El
San Jacinto El
451 students
What this shows Liberty H S reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty H S compares
Liberty H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Liberty H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Isd reports $12,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty H S
How many students attend Liberty H S?
Liberty H S has 768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, TX. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty H S?
58.6% of students at Liberty H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty H S?
The largest demographic group at Liberty H S is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Liberty, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty H S?
Liberty H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty Isd?
Besides Liberty H S, Liberty Isd also operates Liberty El (685 students), Liberty Middle (534 students), and San Jacinto El (451 students). See the Liberty Isd district page for the complete list.