Enrollment
1,777
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Libertyville, IL
Libertyville High School
Federal NCES profile for Libertyville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172283002531
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libertyville High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Libertyville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,777
- students enrolled
Libertyville High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libertyville High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Libertyville, IL.
School address
NCES ID 172283002531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libertyville High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Libertyville High School
Libertyville High School is a large high school in Libertyville, Illinois, enrolling 1,777 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,777 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Chsd 128 spends $30,925 per pupil, 81% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Chsd 128, also runs Vernon Hills High School (1,419 students).
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 Libertyville High School compares
Libertyville High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,777
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 70.5%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Libertyville High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chsd 128, which includes Libertyville High School.
$30,925
Per student
+81%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 22.7%
Federal 1.5%
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 Libertyville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libertyville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,777 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Libertyville High School
How many students attend Libertyville High School?
Libertyville High School has 1,777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Libertyville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libertyville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libertyville High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Libertyville High School?
The largest demographic group at Libertyville High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Libertyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libertyville High School?
Libertyville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Libertyville High School rank among public schools in Libertyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Libertyville High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Libertyville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Libertyville on the city page.
Is Libertyville High School a good school?
Libertyville High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Chsd 128?
Besides Libertyville High School, Chsd 128 also operates Vernon Hills High School (1,419 students). See the Chsd 128 district page for the complete list.
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