Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, Licking Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Licking Heights High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Pataskala, OH, encompassing approximately 36.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Licking Heights High School's student population of 1,428 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Licking Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Licking Heights High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Licking Heights High School's ranking?
Licking Heights High School is ranked #1803 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Licking Heights High School often compared to?
Licking Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watkins Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Licking Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Licking Heights High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Licking Heights High School?
1,428 students attend Licking Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Licking Heights High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Licking Heights High School?
Licking Heights High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Licking Heights High School offer ?
Licking Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Licking Heights High School part of?
Licking Heights High School is part of Licking Heights Local School District.
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