LICKING HEIGHTS WEST

Licking Heights West is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Licking Heights Local school district, located in Blacklick, OH with about 896 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Licking Heights West has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Licking Heights West, located at 1490 Climbing Fig Drive in Blacklick, Ohio, is an elementary school serving the Licking Heights Local School District. As part of a rapidly growing district in the Columbus metropolitan area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the early grade levels. The facility is designed to support a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young student body.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a rigorous and inclusive curriculum. Because Licking Heights is one of the fastest-growing districts in Ohio, Licking Heights West plays a key role in managing the community's expanding population by providing essential classroom space and resources. The school actively engages families and the local community to foster a supportive educational culture, ensuring that students have the tools necessary to transition effectively into the district’s upper elementary and middle school programs.

For more information, contact Licking Heights West at (614) 864-9089 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.