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Licking Heights High School vs. Northridge High School

Should you attend Licking Heights High School or Northridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Licking Heights High School
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Northridge High School
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Licking Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Northridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,405 students
366 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Licking Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Licking Heights High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Licking Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Licking Heights Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northridge Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1803 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#1212 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Licking Heights High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Licking Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Licking Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Licking Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in OH)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Licking Heights High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Licking Heights High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
351
88
Grade 10 Students
392
107
Grade 11 Students
337
93
Grade 12 Students
325
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Licking Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Licking Heights Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Licking Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Licking Heights Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Licking Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Licking Heights Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% White
37%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Licking Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Licking Heights Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Licking Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Licking Heights Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northridge Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Licking Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Licking Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Licking Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Licking Heights Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northridge Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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