- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksburg, WV
Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540051000298
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 346
- students enrolled
Liberty High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Clarksburg, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Liberty High School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 540051000298 · Clarksburg, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 8.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
Liberty High School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- Robert C Byrd
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- This school
Liberty High School
346 students
What this shows Liberty High School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High School compares
Liberty High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 5% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Liberty High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has 346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 8.7:1, which is 34% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Clarksburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison County Schools?
Besides Liberty High School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.