- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390501903871
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Liberty Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501903871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+145 students YoY
Liberty High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+38.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+145 students YoY 390501903871 · Youngstown, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 23.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: E J Blott Elementary School (351 students)
Liberty High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+38.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty High School
492 students
- E J Blott Elem
E J Blott Elementary School
351 students
- William S Guy
William S Guy Middle School
254 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High School compares
Liberty High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 186% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 186% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$13,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 36.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Liberty High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Local reports $13,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E J Blott Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William S Guy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fitch High School
Standard public school
1,235 students 16:1 students per teacher
Boardman High School
Standard public school
1,005 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
612 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Chaney High
Standard public school
536 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
90.5% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Local?
Besides Liberty High School, Liberty Local also operates E J Blott Elementary School (351 students) and William S Guy Middle School (254 students). See the Liberty Local district page for the complete list.