Licking Heights Local School District
School District · Pataskala, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating Licking Heights Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Licking Heights Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Elementary School
Blacklick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elementary
Pataskala · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Pataskala · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#576 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,990
$3,667 vs Ohio median
District size
5,163 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Licking Heights Local ranks #576 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Licking Heights Local's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Elementary School (6.8/10), South Elementary (5.8/10), and Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Licking Heights Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | South Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Licking Heights Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Licking Heights High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Licking Heights Local
Licking Heights Local is a Pataskala, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,163 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $10,990 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Licking Heights Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Licking Heights Local students show an average math proficiency of 63.7% and ELA proficiency of 69.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Licking Heights Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Licking Heights Local with test data.
Schools in Licking Heights Local
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Pataskala
- Total Enrollment
- 5,163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 259
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Licking Heights Local has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Licking Heights Local?
The average composite rating for Licking Heights Local is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Licking Heights Local?
Licking Heights Local spends $10,990 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Licking Heights Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Licking Heights Local is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Licking Heights Local?
West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Licking Heights Local with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Licking Heights Local?
Across schools in Licking Heights Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Licking Heights Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Licking Heights Local has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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