Licking Heights High School

1,428 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Licking Heights High School, located in Pataskala, Ohio, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the rapidly growing Licking Heights Local School District. As the community has transitioned from a rural area to a thriving suburb of Columbus, the school has experienced significant enrollment increases, necessitating frequent expansions and a focus on managing growth while maintaining a cohesive educational environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways. The institution provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, all intended to foster a well-rounded student experience. By balancing rigorous coursework with community-focused values, Licking Heights High School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of a developing district while preparing them for their post-graduation goals.

1,428

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Licking Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	91
Black	533
Asian	267
Two or More	36
American Indian	5

Black
533 (37.3%)
White
496 (34.7%)
Asian
267 (18.7%)
Hispanic
91 (6.4%)
Two or More
36 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Licking Heights Local
Phone:	(740)964-9005
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 391

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 324

Grade 12 347