Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390159505936 Charter school
Liberty High School — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Liberty High School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Liberty High School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 113% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 145% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Liberty High School spends $10,598 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.4% from local sources (property taxes), 83.9% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 113% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
39:1
students per teacher
— 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,598
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 382 Top 49% in Ohio — larger than 51% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 39:1 +113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390159505936
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
White 24.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty High School, which includes Liberty High School.
$10,598
Per student
-37%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 83.9%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 39:1, which is 113% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is African American at 58.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.