Enrollment
2,062
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Liverpool, NY
Liverpool High School
Federal NCES profile for Liverpool High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361752001565
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liverpool High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Liverpool · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Liverpool High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liverpool High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Liverpool, NY.
School address
District: Liverpool Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361752001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
158.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liverpool High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liverpool High School
Liverpool High School is a large high school in Liverpool, New York, enrolling 2,062 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,062 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 548 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,062 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Liverpool Central School District also operates Morgan Road Middle School (444 students) and Chestnut Hill Elementary School (416 students) alongside Liverpool 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 Liverpool High School compares
Liverpool High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,062 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,062
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$22,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 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 66.0%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Liverpool High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liverpool Central School District, which includes Liverpool High School.
$22,237
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 43.8%
Federal 10.6%
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 Liverpool High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Road Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donlin Drive Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liverpool High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,062 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liverpool High School
How many students attend Liverpool High School?
Liverpool High School has 2,062 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liverpool, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liverpool High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liverpool High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liverpool High School?
39.2% of students at Liverpool High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liverpool High School?
The largest demographic group at Liverpool High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Liverpool, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liverpool High School?
Liverpool High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Liverpool High School rank among public schools in Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Liverpool High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Liverpool, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Liverpool on the city page.
Is Liverpool High School a good school?
Liverpool High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Liverpool Central School District?
Besides Liverpool High School, Liverpool Central School District also operates Morgan Road Middle School (444 students), Chestnut Hill Elementary School (416 students), and Donlin Drive Elementary School (398 students). See the Liverpool Central School District district page for the complete list.
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