Enrollment
2,510
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty High School
Liberty High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Peoria, Arizona, enrolling 2,510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,510 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Peoria Unified School District (4237) spends $9,168 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Peoria's public schools, it stands alongside Peoria Ecampus (130 students): Liberty High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Centennial High School (2,026 students) and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students) alongside Liberty High School.
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 School compares
Liberty High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Unified School District (4237), which includes Liberty High School.
$9,168
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,510 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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