At a glance
Reported students
1,421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
91.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486
Liberal Sr High: 1,421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. 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
- 1,357
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Liberal Sr High
Liberal Sr High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Liberal. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Liberal. NCES reports 1,421 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Kansas median of 11:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (86.7%) and White (8.5%). English learners represent 47.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Liberal Sr High
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 91.16 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
- 47.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White8.5%
- Hispanic86.7%
- Black1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Liberal
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunflower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
516 reported students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Seymour Rogers Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
472 reported students
Prairie View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
MacArthur Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Public schools near Liberal Sr High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary School Elementary · Liberal | KG–05 | 500 | 0.6 mi |
| Sunflower Elementary School Elementary · Liberal | PK–05 | 570 | 1.3 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Liberal | 06–08 | 516 | 1.4 mi |
| MacArthur Elementary School Elementary · Liberal | KG–05 | 386 | 1.5 mi |
| Meadowlark Elementary School Elementary · Liberal | KG–05 | 362 | 1.7 mi |
| Tyrone HS High · Tyrone | 09–12 | 81 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberal Sr High
What grades does Liberal Sr High serve?
Liberal Sr High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Liberal.
How many students attend Liberal Sr High?
Liberal Sr High reported 1,421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,357 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberal Sr High?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,421 students and 91.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberal Sr High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberal Sr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Liberal attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberal Sr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.3% 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 Liberal Sr High in?
Liberal Sr High is part of Liberal, based in Liberal, KS, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberal Sr High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cottonwood Elementary School (0.6 mi), Sunflower Elementary School (1.3 mi), Eisenhower Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.