- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, MO
Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291854001011
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Liberty High held near 1,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.8 → 123.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 291854001011 · Liberty, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,842 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
Liberty High held near 1,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.8 → 123.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Liberty High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty North
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- This school
Liberty High
1,842 students
- South Valley M 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- Shoal Creek El 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- Discovery Midd 678
Discovery Middle School
678 students
What this shows Liberty High reports 1,842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High compares
Liberty High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,842 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,842
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.6%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Liberty High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~1,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has 1,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,997 (2022-23) → 1,908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High?
16.2% of students at Liberty High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High?
Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Liberty, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty 53?
Besides Liberty High, Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), South Valley Middle (809 students), and Shoal Creek Elem. (795 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.