- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Liberty, IA
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191470002241
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in North Liberty · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in North Liberty, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Liberty High School grew from 1,167 students in 2022-23 to 1,228 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 191470002241 · North Liberty, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,286 enr · 16.7:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Liberty High School grew from 1,167 students in 2022-23 to 1,228 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- This school
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- North Central
North Central Junior High School
925 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 1,286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High School compares
Liberty High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,286
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Liberty High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central Junior High 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
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 1,286 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,167 (2022-23) → 1,228 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
21.0% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in North Liberty, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 public schools in North Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in North Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Liberty High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Southeast Junior High School (1,269 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.