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#2869 of 3,441 schools in OH

Licking Heights High School

High School · Licking Heights Local · Pataskala, OH

A Licking Heights Local high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4101 Summit Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$10,990
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Students at Licking Heights High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Licking Heights High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average312/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,450

Median home value

$292,100

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3K–125.0 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Licking Heights Local

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Licking Heights High School is listed in Licking Heights Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Licking Heights High School

Licking Heights High School is a public high school in Pataskala, OH, part of Licking Heights Local, serving approximately 1,405 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,869 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Licking Heights High School

What grades does Licking Heights High School serve?

Licking Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Licking Heights High School?

Licking Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Licking Heights High School rank in OH?

Licking Heights High School ranks #2,869 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Licking Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Licking Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Licking Heights High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Licking Heights High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Licking Heights High School a charter school?

No, Licking Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Licking Heights High School a Title I school?

No, Licking Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Licking Heights High School?

54.4% of students at Licking Heights High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,405
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Licking County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 43062)
31,822
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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