- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080192001429
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #15 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Liberty High School held near 1,589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 080192001429 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,526 enr · 17:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Liberty High School held near 1,589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- This school
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- Chinook Trail
Chinook Trail Middle School
1,075 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 1,526 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 Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,526 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,526
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Liberty High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chinook Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 1,526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,647 (2022-23) → 1,589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
8.9% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Liberty High School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Air Academy High School (1,380 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.