Watkins Memorial High School

1954 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062

1,373 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watkins Memorial High School, located in Pataskala, Ohio, serves as the primary high school for the Southwest Licking Local School District. It functions as a comprehensive public institution committed to providing a diverse academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for its strong community ties within the Licking County area and places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous classroom instruction with personal development.

Beyond academics, Watkins Memorial maintains a robust extracurricular program that is central to its school culture. The "Warriors" boast a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts groups, and student-led organizations that encourage school spirit and civic engagement. By integrating traditional educational standards with a variety of competitive and creative outlets, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community after graduation.

1,373

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,086
Hispanic	61
Black	59
Asian	92
Two or More	69
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,086 (79.1 %)
Asian
92 (6.7 %)
Two or More
69 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
61 (4.4 %)
Black
59 (4.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Southwest Licking Local
Phone:	(740)927-3846
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 9 405

Grade 10 363

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 307