Top Rankings
Licking Heights Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,232 students in Licking Heights Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Licking Heights Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
5,232 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Licking Heights Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
34%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
30%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,745 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$67 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,934
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,745
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Licking Heights Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everest Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1490 Climbing Fig Dr.
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 864-9089
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 864-9089
Gr: K-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Broad Peak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Gr: K-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Licking Heights High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Licking Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Mink St Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-9046
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-9046
Gr: 7-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Summit Station Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: 5-6 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
3693 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-6926
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-6926
Gr: K-4 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Licking Heights Local School District?
Licking Heights Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,232 students.
What is the rank of Licking Heights Local School District?
Licking Heights Local School District is ranked #500 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Licking Heights Local School District?
34% of Licking Heights Local School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 27% 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 Local School District?
Licking Heights Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Licking Heights Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,745 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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