Enrollment
1,842
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291854001011
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty High
Liberty High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Liberty, Missouri, enrolling 1,842 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 380 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,842 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students) and South Valley Middle (809 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty 53, which includes Liberty High.
$12,222
Per student
-5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Liberty High a good school?
Liberty High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 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.
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