- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, MO
Liberty North High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty North 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 291854003148
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty North High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty North High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty North High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Liberty North High School held near 2,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 128.3 → 128.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 291854003148 · Liberty, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,262 enr · 17.7:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,842 students)
Liberty North High School held near 2,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 128.3 → 128.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Liberty North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,842 students
- South Valley M 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- Shoal Creek El 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- Discovery Midd 678
Discovery Middle School
678 students
What this shows Liberty North High School reports 2,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty North High School compares
Liberty North High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,262 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,262
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Liberty North High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~2,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty North High School
How many students attend Liberty North High School?
Liberty North High School has 2,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,326 (2022-23) → 2,330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty North High School is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty North High School?
12.4% of students at Liberty North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty North High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty North High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty North High School?
Liberty North 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 North High School rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty North High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Liberty, MO. 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.
What other schools are in Liberty 53?
Besides Liberty North High School, Liberty 53 also operates Liberty High (1,842 students), South Valley Middle (809 students), and Shoal Creek Elem. (795 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.