Enrollment
1,286
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191470002241
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty High School
Liberty High School is a large high school in North Liberty, Iowa, enrolling 1,286 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,286 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students) and West Senior High School (1,514 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 67.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa City Comm School District, which includes Liberty High School.
$13,920
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,286 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Liberty High School a good school?
Liberty High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 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.
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