Enrollment
2,262
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291854003148
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty North High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty North High School
Liberty North High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Liberty, Missouri, enrolling 2,262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 38% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,262 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Liberty 53 also operates Liberty High (1,842 students) and South Valley Middle (809 students) alongside Liberty North High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty North High School compares
Liberty North High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty 53, which includes Liberty North High School.
$12,222
Per student
-5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.2%
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.
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
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty North High School a good school?
Liberty North High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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