- Enrollment
- 2,566
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, CA
Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160002573
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- 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 #4 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Union High · California
NCES ID 062160002573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Liberty High held near 2,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 130.6 → 130.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062160002573 · Brentwood, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,836 enr · 21.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High (2,566 students)
Liberty High held near 2,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 130.6 → 130.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Liberty High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty High
2,836 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,566 students
- Freedom High
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 Liberty High reports 2,836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High compares
Liberty 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,836 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,836
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.5%
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 9.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Liberty High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Liberty High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Paloma High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 2,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Brentwood
3 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 (~2,836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has 2,836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,786 (2022-23) → 2,773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High?
23.3% 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 White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High?
Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Liberty High rank among high schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Union High?
Besides Liberty High, Liberty Union High also operates Heritage High (2,566 students), Freedom High (2,460 students), and La Paloma High (Continuation) (178 students). See the Liberty Union High district page for the complete list.