Is Licking High a good school?

Licking High ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Licking High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Licking High.

What is the racial makeup of Licking High?

Students at Licking High are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Licking High?

Licking High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Licking Elementary

Licking High

Summary:

Licking High is a public high school in Licking, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the Licking R-VIII school district, which is ranked 230 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Licking High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (95.51%) compared to the nearby Salem Senior High (92.86%) and Houston High (91.71%). Additionally, Licking High has an exceptionally high percentage of students (99.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 46.27% at Salem Senior High and 41.18% at Houston High. This suggests that Licking High serves a predominantly low-income student population.

Academically, Licking High's student performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 111 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 (3 stars) to 280 out of 352 in 2022-2023 (1 star). While the nearby Salem R-80 and Houston R-I districts also struggle with low academic performance and rankings, Licking High's challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student body and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542-9998

(573) 674-2711

District: Licking R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,259

Feeder schools for Licking High:

Elementary:

Licking Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Licking High ranks better than 63.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Licking High ranks worse than 79.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Licking High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Licking High is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Licking High employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Licking High is $10,259.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Licking High:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking High 167^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Licking High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking High 280^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Licking High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Licking R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking R-VIII 230^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Licking High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	44.94	373^rd	619	39.7%
2007	42.38	425^th	624	31.9%
2008	60.81	215^th	624	65.5%
2009	39.50	436^th	601	27.5%
2010	44.74	400^th	614	34.9%
2011	67.99	166^th	625	73.4%
2012	55.19	296^th	623	52.5%
2013	46.69	380^th	649	41.4%
2014	53.39	307^th	633	51.5%
2015	72.55	115^th	585	80.3%
2016	68.34	115^th	435	73.6%
2017	67.68	140^th	568	75.4%
2018	77.86	73^rd	552	86.8%
2019	79.26	71^st	587	87.9%
2021	45.70	250^th	454	44.9%
2022	54.47	203^rd	459	55.8%
2023	60.17	167^th	459	63.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	88.30	10^th	422	97.6%
2019	90.21	11^th	482	97.7%
2021	77.25	47^th	371	87.3%
2022	80.43	29^th	365	92.1%
2023	85.72	18^th	382	95.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.81	101^st	479	78.9%
2019	70.60	101^st	527	80.8%
2021	33.21	268^th	376	28.7%
2022	42.76	214^th	381	43.8%
2023	47.18	200^th	385	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Licking High

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Rank History for all high school students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	54.04	247^th	534	53.7%
2007	34.32	413^th	538	23.2%
2008	29.46	433^rd	539	19.7%
2009	59.54	146^th	507	71.2%
2010	47.69	281^st	516	45.5%
2011	56.11	210^th	528	60.2%
2012	58.26	175^th	522	66.5%
2013	57.92	162^nd	523	69.0%
2014	50.09	245^th	521	53.0%
2015	35.95	364^th	504	27.8%
2016	42.06	248^th	401	38.2%
2017	55.22	185^th	404	54.2%
2018	38.59	288^th	468	38.5%
2019	38.08	287^th	460	37.6%
2021	57.03	111^th	358	69.0%
2022	48.47	157^th	361	56.5%
2023	19.60	280^th	352	20.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.74	118^th	382	69.1%
2019	57.40	104^th	368	71.7%
2021	83.57	18^th	255	92.9%
2022	80.67	26^th	250	89.6%
2023	38.08	166^th	268	38.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Licking High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.60	318^th	440	27.7%
2019	33.98	290^th	430	32.6%
2021	49.74	116^th	309	62.5%
2022	35.28	183^rd	310	41.0%
2023	14.51	274^th	302	9.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Licking High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	436	436
1992	452	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1993	449	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1994	458	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1995	484	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	491
1996	484	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	491
1997	461	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	468
1998	454	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
1999	437	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2000	430	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
2001	442	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
2002	425	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2003	425	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2004	447	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	451
2005	450	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2006	458	2	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2007	450	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2008	431	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2009	418	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2010	398	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2011	415	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	423
2012	395	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	401
2013	344	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	349
2014	391	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	399
2015	392	3	1	2	0	0	4	0	402
2016	401	0	1	4	0	0	6	0	412
2017	404	0	1	4	0	0	7	0	416
2018	405	1	1	8	0	0	5	0	420
2019	406	2	1	6	0	0	5	0	420
2020	417	1	1	4	0	0	3	0	426
2021	388	2	0	5	0	0	4	0	399
2022	406	3	0	5	0	0	4	0	418
2023	404	3	1	8	1	0	6	0	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Licking High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	436	26.3	16.5	n/a
1992	453	26.0	17.4	n/a
1993	451	26.0	17.3	n/a
1994	459	25.6	17.9	0
1995	491	26.6	18.5	n/a
1996	491	26.6	18.5	n/a
1997	468	26.6	17.6	26.9
1998	462	29.5	15.7	26
1999	441	29.5	14.9	27
2000	435	27.6	15.8	51.5
2001	447	27.5	16.3	31.1
2002	429	28.4	15.1	38
2003	429	28.4	15.1	38
2004	451	28.8	15.7	40.4
2005	456	27.8	16.4	44.7
2006	470	28.1	16.7	41.9
2007	455	27.2	16.7	48.4
2008	435	29.3	14.8	50.8
2009	423	30.5	13.9	56.5
2010	400	30.5	13.1	50.5
2011	423	27.8	15.1	50.4
2012	401	28.0	14.3	48.9
2013	349	28.7	12.1	55.6
2014	399	28.8	13.8	63.4
2015	402	29.0	13.8	61.4
2016	412	29.0	14.2	57.8
2017	416	28.8	14.4	62
2018	420	28.8	14.5	64.5
2019	420	28.8	14.5	68.8
2020	426	28.8	14.7	64.8
2021	399	29.3	13.6	99.2
2022	418	28.9	14.4	99.3
2023	423	29.1	14.5	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Licking High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	436	26.3	16.5	n/a
1992	453	26.0	17.4	n/a
1993	451	26.0	17.3	n/a
1994	459	25.6	17.9	0
1995	491	26.6	18.5	n/a
1996	491	26.6	18.5	n/a
1997	468	26.6	17.6	26.9
1998	462	29.5	15.7	26
1999	441	29.5	14.9	27
2000	435	27.6	15.8	51.5
2001	447	27.5	16.3	31.1
2002	429	28.4	15.1	38
2003	429	28.4	15.1	38
2004	451	28.8	15.7	40.4
2005	456	27.8	16.4	44.7
2006	470	28.1	16.7	41.9
2007	455	27.2	16.7	48.4
2008	435	29.3	14.8	50.8
2009	423	30.5	13.9	56.5
2010	400	30.5	13.1	50.5
2011	423	27.8	15.1	50.4
2012	401	28.0	14.3	48.9
2013	349	28.7	12.1	55.6
2014	399	28.8	13.8	63.4
2015	402	29.0	13.8	61.4
2016	412	29.0	14.2	57.8
2017	416	28.8	14.4	62
2018	420	28.8	14.5	64.5
2019	420	28.8	14.5	68.8
2020	426	28.8	14.7	64.8
2021	399	29.3	13.6	99.2
2022	418	28.9	14.4	99.3
2023	423	29.1	14.5	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Licking High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$66 (0.8%)	$8,467 (99.2%)	$8,533
2020	$632 (7.4%)	$7,965 (92.6%)	$8,598
2021	$387 (3.9%)	$9,441 (96.1%)	$9,828
2022	$2,438 (23.8%)	$7,821 (76.2%)	$10,259

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Licking High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 167^th of 459 Middle schools	24.3%
Ranks 287^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 280^th of 352 High schools	17.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Licking High)	48.5	35.7	12.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)	48.5	35.7	12.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Licking High)	54.7	30.4	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)	54.7	30.4	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Licking High)	46.2	36	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)	46.2	36	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Licking High)	50.8	35.9	14.9%
8th Grade Science (Licking R-VIII)	50.8	35.9	14.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Licking High)	65.7	57.9	7.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)	65.7	57.9	7.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Licking High)	37.9	13.6	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Licking R-VIII)	37.9	13.6	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Licking High)	27.3	20.7	6.6%
End of Course Biology I (Licking R-VIII)	27.3	20.7	6.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Licking High)	26.9	34.3	7.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Licking R-VIII)	26.9	34.3	7.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	420	423	0.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	406	404	0.5%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	99.3%	30.5%

Schools Near Licking High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Licking High	Public	7-12	135 College Avenue	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-2711	423	29	14.5	99.3%	404 (95.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	19.6	280^th of 352 public high schools	20.5%		48.5	157^th of 361 public high schools	56.5%	123	35.7	36.0	35.9	30.4	57.9	13.6	20.7		34.3		$10,259	$2,438	$7,821
South Central Correctional Center	Public	7-12	255 Hwy 32 W	Licking	65542	Texas County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-4470	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houston High	Public	9-12	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 967-3024	374	29	12.9	41.2%	343 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	48.8	144^th of 352 public high schools	59.1%		54	120^th of 361 public high schools	66.8%	24						31.9	41.8	53.8			$12,793	$4,129	$8,664
Salem Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 Tiger Pride Dr	Salem	65560	Dent County	Salem R-80	No	No	No	No	(573) 729-6642	616	39	15.7	46.3%	572 (92.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	39.9	198^th of 352 public high schools	43.8%		22.1	284^th of 361 public high schools	21.3%	86						31.0	30.1	53.6	30.0	34.1	$8,533	$2,118	$6,415

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Student/Teacher Ratio Licking High

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