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Licking High

Summary:

Licking High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 423 students in the rural town of Licking, Missouri. The school is part of the Licking R-VIII school district, which is ranked 212 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Licking High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 111 out of 358 high schools in 2020-2021 to 154 out of 378 in the most recent school year. Compared to nearby schools, Licking High's ranking is lower than Houston High (108 out of 378, 4-star rating) but higher than Salem Senior High (122 out of 378, 3-star rating). Licking High maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91% to 97%, which is higher than Salem Senior High's 90.3% but lower than Houston High's 95.2%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16-18% is higher than Houston High's 16% but lower than Salem Senior High's 21.1%.

Licking High's test scores, as measured by the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), are generally lower than the state averages, with only 11.9% of 8th-graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 30.6%. This performance is on par with or slightly better than the Licking R-VIII district average. The school serves a student population with a very high level of economic disadvantage, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, Licking High's relatively high graduation rates and comparable performance to nearby schools suggest opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 135 College Avenue
       Licking, MO  65542-9998

(573) 674-2711

District: Licking R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,259 Help


Feeder schools for Licking High:

Elementary:    Licking Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.2% Help


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Compare Details Licking High ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Licking High ranks better than 59.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.79. (See more...)
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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.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Licking High is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Licking High is $10,259.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Licking High:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking High 261st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Licking High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Licking High 154th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Licking High in the ranking list.)

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Licking R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Licking R-VIII 212th of 386 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.94 373rd 619 39.7%
2007 42.38 425th 624 31.9%
2008 60.81 215th 624 65.5%
2009 39.50 436th 601 27.5%
2010 44.74 400th 614 34.9%
2011 67.99 166th 625 73.4%
2012 55.19 296th 623 52.5%
2013 46.69 380th 649 41.4%
2014 53.39 307th 633 51.5%
2015 72.55 115th 585 80.3%
2016 68.34 115th 435 73.6%
2017 67.68 140th 568 75.4%
2018 77.86 73rd 552 86.8%
2019 79.26 71st 587 87.9%
2021 45.70 250th 454 44.9%
2022 54.47 203rd 459 55.8%
2023 60.17 167th 459 63.6%
2024 41.76 261st 451 42.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.30 10th 422 97.6%
2019 90.21 11th 482 97.7%
2021 77.25 47th 371 87.3%
2022 80.43 29th 365 92.1%
2023 85.72 18th 382 95.3%
2024 68.53 80th 378 78.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 101st 479 78.9%
2019 70.60 101st 527 80.8%
2021 33.21 268th 376 28.7%
2022 42.76 214th 381 43.8%
2023 47.18 200th 385 48.1%
2024 31.62 277th 379 26.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.04 247th 534 53.7%
2007 34.32 413th 538 23.2%
2008 29.46 433rd 539 19.7%
2009 59.54 146th 507 71.2%
2010 47.69 281st 516 45.5%
2011 56.11 210th 528 60.2%
2012 58.26 175th 522 66.5%
2013 57.92 162nd 523 69.0%
2014 50.09 245th 521 53.0%
2015 35.95 364th 504 27.8%
2016 42.06 248th 401 38.2%
2017 55.22 185th 404 54.2%
2018 38.59 288th 468 38.5%
2019 38.08 287th 460 37.6%
2021 57.03 111th 358 69.0%
2022 48.47 157th 361 56.5%
2023 19.60 280th 352 20.5%
2024 48.79 154th 378 59.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 118th 382 69.1%
2019 57.40 104th 368 71.7%
2021 83.57 18th 255 92.9%
2022 80.67 26th 250 89.6%
2023 38.08 166th 268 38.1%
2024 73.45 38th 274 86.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.60 318th 440 27.7%
2019 33.98 290th 430 32.6%
2021 49.74 116th 309 62.5%
2022 35.28 183rd 310 41.0%
2023 14.51 274th 302 9.3%
2024 39.17 165th 321 48.6%
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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.

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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
2024 384 2 1 3 1 0 10 0 401

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
2024 401 29.2 13.7 100.2

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
2024 401 29.2 13.7 100.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Licking High)48.535.7
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)48.535.7
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Licking High)54.730.4
 24.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)54.730.4
 24.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Licking High)46.236
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Licking R-VIII)46.236
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Licking High)50.835.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Licking R-VIII)50.835.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Licking High)65.757.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Licking R-VIII)65.757.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Licking High)37.913.6
 24.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Licking R-VIII)37.913.6
 24.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Licking High)27.320.7
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Licking R-VIII)27.320.7
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Licking High)26.934.3
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Licking R-VIII)26.934.3
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420423
 0.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White406404
 0.5%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%99.3%
 30.5%

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Licking High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Licking Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Licking High.

Licking High ranks 154th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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