- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galt, CA
Liberty Ranch High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Ranch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061482012403
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Ranch High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Ranch High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ranch High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061482012403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Liberty Ranch High shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 061482012403 · Galt, CA High · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 18.3:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Galt High (959 students)
Liberty Ranch High shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Liberty Ranch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galt High
Galt High
959 students
- This school
Liberty Ranch High
899 students
- Estrellita Con 76
Estrellita Continuation High
76 students
What this shows Liberty Ranch High reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Ranch High compares
Liberty Ranch High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 34.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.8%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Liberty Ranch High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Galt Joint Union High reports $16,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Ranch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galt High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrellita Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Ranch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Galt
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Ranch High
How many students attend Liberty Ranch High?
Liberty Ranch High has 899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galt, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ranch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ranch High is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher 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 Ranch High?
38.6% of students at Liberty Ranch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Ranch High?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Ranch High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Ranch High?
Liberty Ranch High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ranch High rank among high schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ranch High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Galt, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Galt on the city page.
What other schools are in Galt Joint Union High?
Besides Liberty Ranch High, Galt Joint Union High also operates Galt High (959 students) and Estrellita Continuation High (76 students). See the Galt Joint Union High district page for the complete list.