- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pataskala, OH
Licking Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480003074
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Heights High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Heights High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480003074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Licking Heights High School held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390480003074 · Pataskala, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,428 enr · 20.7:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students)
Licking Heights High School held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Licking Heights High School
1,428 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
836 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Middle School
820 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights North Elementary School
745 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
682 students
- South Elementa 550
South Elementary
550 students
What this shows Licking Heights High School reports 1,428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Heights High School compares
Licking Heights High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,428 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,428
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
White 34.7%
Asian 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Licking Heights High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Licking Heights Local reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Licking Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 41.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Pataskala
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Licking Heights High School
How many students attend Licking Heights High School?
Licking Heights High School has 1,428 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,389 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Heights High School?
33.9% of students at Licking Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Heights High School is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Heights High School?
Licking Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Licking Heights High School rank among public schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Besides Licking Heights High School, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students), Licking Heights Middle School (820 students), and Licking Heights North Elementary School (745 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.