- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054002342
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #3 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #3 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054002342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Liberty High School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 220054002342 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,218 enr · 18.5:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Liberty High School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- This school
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- Basis Baton Ro
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
888 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 1,218 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.8%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Liberty High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Senior High School
Standard public school
791 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,208 (2022-23) → 1,241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 18.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
50.5% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #3 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Liberty High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Idea Bridge (1,122 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.