- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Powell, OH
Olentangy Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390467604599
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Liberty High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Liberty High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Powell, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Olentangy Liberty High School held near 1,837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.8 → 92.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390467604599 · Powell, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,847 enr · 19.9:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy Liberty High School held near 1,837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.8 → 92.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- This school
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- Olentangy Shan
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
1,029 students
What this shows Olentangy Liberty High School reports 1,847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy Liberty High School compares
Olentangy Liberty High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 92% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Asian 16.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Olentangy Liberty High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olentangy Liberty High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Liberty High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Liberty High School
How many students attend Olentangy Liberty High School?
Olentangy Liberty High School has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,877 (2022-23) → 1,837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Liberty High School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Liberty High School?
2.6% of students at Olentangy Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Liberty High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Powell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Liberty High School?
Olentangy Liberty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Olentangy Liberty High School rank among public schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Liberty High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy Liberty High School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students), and Olentangy High School (1,760 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.