At a glance
Reported students
1,286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Liberty High School: 1,286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Liberty High School
Liberty High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in North Liberty. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Iowa City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,286 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.2%) and Black (13.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Liberty High School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black13.1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iowa City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,514 reported students
Iowa City High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,666 reported students
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
High · Grades 09–12
180 reported students
Southeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,269 reported students
Northwest Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,113 reported students
North Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
925 reported students
Public schools near Liberty High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Van Allen Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 376 | 1.5 mi |
| West Senior High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,514 | 5.7 mi |
| Clear Creek Amana High School High · Clear Creek Amana Comm School District | 09–12 | 800 | 5.8 mi |
| Solon High School High · Solon Comm School District | 09–12 | 471 | 5.8 mi |
| Iowa City High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,666 | 6.2 mi |
| Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 180 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High School
What grades does Liberty High School serve?
Liberty High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Iowa City Comm School District.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
Liberty High School reported 1,286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,146 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 1,286 students and 77.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iowa City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberty High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberty High School in?
Liberty High School is part of Iowa City Comm School District, based in Iowa City, IA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James Van Allen Elementary School (1.5 mi), West Senior High School (5.7 mi), Clear Creek Amana High School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.