Enrollment
578
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361722001539
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty High School
Liberty High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Liberty, New York, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 677 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (33%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 578 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Liberty Central School District also operates Liberty Elementary School (664 students) and Liberty Middle School (516 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Central School District, which includes Liberty High School.
$27,702
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 12.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Liberty on the city page.
Is Liberty High School a good school?
Liberty High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. 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 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.
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