- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, NY
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 361722001539
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
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 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Liberty, NY.
School address
District: Liberty Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361722001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Liberty High School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361722001539 · Liberty, NY High · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary School (664 students)
Liberty High School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
664 students
- This school
Liberty High School
578 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
516 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 578 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$28,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 32.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Liberty High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Liberty Central School District reports $28,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, NY. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
58.7% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Liberty, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
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 Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Liberty, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty Central School District?
Besides Liberty High School, Liberty Central School District also operates Liberty Elementary School (664 students) and Liberty Middle School (516 students). See the Liberty Central School District district page for the complete list.