Enrollment
589
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480103078
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #16 of 21
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Valley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Licking Valley High School
Licking Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 751 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #691, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Licking Valley Local spends $11,246 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Newark High School (1,369 students): Licking Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 19.3:1).
Licking Valley Local also operates Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students) and Licking Valley Middle School (523 students) alongside Licking Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Licking Valley High School compares
Licking Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Licking Valley Local, which includes Licking Valley High School.
$11,246
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Licking Valley High School a good school?
Licking Valley High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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