Enrollment
2,537
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winchester, CA
Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063021014542
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.7:1
- large classes for California
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Winchester, CA.
School address
District: Perris Union High · California
NCES ID 063021014542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% 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 large high school in Winchester, California, enrolling 2,537 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.7:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 66% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,537 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Perris Union High also operates Paloma Valley High (2,487 students) and Heritage High (2,330 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 | 35.7:1 | ▲ 66% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,537 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,537
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
35.7:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 24.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 10.2%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Liberty High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perris Union High, which includes Liberty High.
$14,843
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perris High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| California Military Institute | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinacate Middle | 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
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,537 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty High
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has 2,537 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winchester, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 35.7:1, which is 66% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 127% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High?
32.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Winchester, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High?
Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Winchester, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Liberty High a good school?
Liberty High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Perris Union High?
Besides Liberty High, Perris Union High also operates Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), Heritage High (2,330 students), and Perris High (2,096 students). See the Perris Union High district page for the complete list.
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