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Licking Heights Local School District

6539 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062-8767
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,163 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,163 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Licking Heights Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 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.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#493 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
54%
58%
60%
65%
63%
94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
32%
17%
% White
33%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,425 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,318 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,425
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,318
$17,235

Best Licking Heights Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1490 Climbing Fig Dr.
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 864-9089
Gr: 1-4 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-1674
Gr: 1-4 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Licking Heights High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Licking Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Mink St Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-9046
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: 5-6 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Gr: K | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Licking Heights Local School District?
Licking Heights Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,163 students.
What is the rank of Licking Heights Local School District?
Licking Heights Local School District is ranked #500 out of 916 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?
33% of Licking Heights Local School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 20:1, 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 $13,318 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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