- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625002586
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #16 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625002586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Liberty High School held near 2,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 115.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040625002586 · Peoria, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,510 enr · 21.6:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (2,026 students)
Liberty High School held near 2,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 115.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,397 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 2,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High School compares
Liberty High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,510 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,510
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Liberty High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~2,510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 2,510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,603 (2022-23) → 2,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 21.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
7.0% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Liberty High School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Centennial High School (2,026 students), Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students), and Ironwood High School (1,804 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.