- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Liberty, IA
West Liberty High School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193099001805
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Liberty High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA.
School address
District: West Liberty Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193099001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Liberty High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 193099001805 · West Liberty, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 15.9:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty Elementary School (438 students)
West Liberty High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Liberty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Liberty E
West Liberty Elementary School
438 students
- This school
West Liberty High School
397 students
- West Liberty
West Liberty Middle School
367 students
- Early Childhoo 89
Early Childhood Center
89 students
What this shows West Liberty High School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty High School compares
West Liberty High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 41.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, West Liberty High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Liberty Comm School District reports $12,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty High School
How many students attend West Liberty High School?
West Liberty High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty High School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Liberty High School?
45.1% of students at West Liberty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty High School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in West Liberty, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty High School?
West Liberty High School 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 West Liberty High School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Liberty Comm School District?
Besides West Liberty High School, West Liberty Comm School District also operates West Liberty Elementary School (438 students), West Liberty Middle School (367 students), and Early Childhood Center (89 students). See the West Liberty Comm School District district page for the complete list.