Summary:
The Licking Heights Local school district in Ohio consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district demonstrates a mix of strong-performing and average-performing schools, with the Licking Heights High School and Licking Heights Central Intermediate School standing out as top performers within the district.
The Licking Heights High School is a standout, ranking in the top 35% of Ohio high schools and boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4% and strong test scores, particularly in American Government and American History. In contrast, the Licking Heights Central Intermediate School excels in math performance, with over 90% of 7th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better on state math tests, as well as high English Language Arts proficiency rates.
While the district overall performs above the state average on Ohio state tests, it faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5% across all schools and a relatively low-income student population, with 54.45% to 70.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district also exhibits variation in spending per student, ranging from $5,193 at Licking Heights Middle School to $7,729 at Licking Heights High School, which may contribute to the performance differences observed.
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