- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, OH
Licking Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480103078
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Valley High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #16 of 21
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Valley High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley High School ranks #16 of 21 public schools in Newark, OH.
School address
District: Licking Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480103078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Licking Valley High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 390480103078 · Newark, OH High · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 19.6:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students)
Licking Valley High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley Elementary School
913 students
- This school
Licking Valley High School
589 students
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley Middle School
523 students
- Licking Valley 10
Licking Valley Online Learning School
10 students
What this shows Licking Valley High School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Valley High School compares
Licking Valley High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,375
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Licking Valley High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Licking Valley Local reports $11,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Licking Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley Online Learning School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Newark
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Licking Valley High School
How many students attend Licking Valley High School?
Licking Valley High School has 589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley High School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Valley High School?
25.4% of students at Licking Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Valley High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Valley High School?
Licking Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley High School ranks #16 of 21 public schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Valley Local?
Besides Licking Valley High School, Licking Valley Local also operates Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students), Licking Valley Middle School (523 students), and Licking Valley Online Learning School (10 students). See the Licking Valley Local district page for the complete list.