Enrollment
748
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madera, CA
Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006810542
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Golden Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060006810542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty High
Liberty High is a mid-sized high school in Madera, California, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #333.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Golden Valley Unified spends $12,451 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Madera's high schools, it stands alongside Matilda Torres High (2,017 students): Liberty High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 23.5:1).
Golden Valley Unified also operates Stone Creek Elementary (672 students) and Webster Elementary (634 students) alongside Liberty 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 Liberty High compares
Liberty 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 49.1%
White 41.2%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Liberty High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Golden Valley Unified, which includes Liberty High.
$12,451
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 49.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Madera
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Matilda Torres High
Standard public school
2,017 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Madera High
Standard public school
1,869 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Madera South High
Standard public school
1,859 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista High
Alternative education program
162 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Standard public school
69 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Independence Continuation High
Alternative education program
45 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty High
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has 748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High?
35.1% of students at Liberty High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Madera, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High?
Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Liberty High rank among high schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Madera on the city page.
Is Liberty High a good school?
Liberty High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Golden Valley Unified?
Besides Liberty High, Golden Valley Unified also operates Stone Creek Elementary (672 students), Webster Elementary (634 students), and Ranchos Middle (452 students). See the Golden Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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