LICKING HIGH

LICKING R-VIII
125 COLLEGE AVENUE
LICKING, MO 65542
423 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Licking High School, located in Licking, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Licking R-VIII School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with student development. The school environment is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, by offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Licking High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience through extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizational involvement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to the personal and academic growth of each student. By maintaining a connection to the broader Licking community, the school plays a vital role in local civic life and continues to uphold its commitment to student achievement and institutional excellence.
423
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    404 (95.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LICKING R-VIII
Phone: (573)674-2711
Website: http://licking.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 64
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 92
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SOUTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL CTR
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
255 HWY 32 W
LICKING, MO 65542 (1.4 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th