- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063021014542
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+691 students YoY
Liberty High grew from 1,753 students in 2022-23 to 2,444 in 2023-24 (+39.4%).
Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 97.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+691 students YoY 063021014542 · Winchester, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,537 enr · 35.7:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Paloma Valley High (2,487 students)
Liberty High grew from 1,753 students in 2022-23 to 2,444 in 2023-24 (+39.4%). Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 97.9 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
2,537 students
- Paloma Valley
Paloma Valley High
2,487 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,330 students
- Perris High
Perris High
2,096 students
- California Mil
California Military Institute
1,031 students
- Pinacate Middl 952
Pinacate Middle
952 students
What this shows Liberty High reports 2,537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High compares
Liberty High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Perris Union High reports $17,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,330
- 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
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 (~2,537 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,753 (2022-23) → 2,444 (2023-24), up 691.
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.