- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spangle, WA
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530438000693
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Liberty High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Liberty School District · Washington
NCES ID 530438000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Liberty High School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530438000693 · Spangle, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Jr High & Elementary (437 students)
Liberty High School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Liberty High School compares
Liberty High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Liberty High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty School District reports $16,386 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 Jr High & Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spangle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High School?
29.8% of students at Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Spangle, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Liberty School District?
Besides Liberty High School, Liberty School District also operates Liberty Jr High & Elementary (437 students). See the Liberty School District district page for the complete list.