Licking Valley High School

540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Licking Valley High School, located in Newark, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Licking Valley Local School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth among its students. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances a rigorous core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs, aimed at preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Licking Valley area, often acting as a hub for community engagement and school spirit. With a focus on student-centered learning, the faculty and staff emphasize the development of critical thinking, character, and civic responsibility. By providing a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while maintaining strong community ties, Licking Valley High School seeks to ensure that every graduate is well-equipped to meet the challenges of their future endeavors.

540

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Licking Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
525 (97.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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 Valley Local
Phone:	(740)763-3721
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 155

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 112