Licking Heights High School


Licking Heights High School is a public high school in Pataskala, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Licking Heights Local School District. The school mascot is the Hornet.
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History

In November 2018, construction began on a new high school for the school district. What was the first high school building, initially built in 2003, became the new middle school, with the new high school finishing construction in August 2020.
A new extension was added in November 2024 for an accommodation of approximately 300-350 more students.

Academics

The school provides approximately 10 AP courses, along with several Dual Enrollment courses through the Central Ohio Technical College, and other local colleges providing opportunities for higher level course credits. The first National Merit Finalist from Licking Heights High School earned that distinction in 2013.

Activities

Licking Heights High School has performing arts, athletics, and academic programs/clubs to join.

Student Council

The student council's goal is to promote school spirit, enact change in the school, and be leaders for their peers. It is composed of the president, vice-president, secretary, publicity team, historians, and more sub-groups are added when needed.
Events held in the past have included Pep Rallies, Powder Puff for cancer awareness, Spirit Week, and flower donations. Proceeds were sent to nearby homeless shelters or to centers for children.

National Honor Society

Marching Band

The Licking Heights Marching Band is known for integrating their unique and engaging marching style with quality music. They have been a prominent fixture at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals, having earned a superior rating for the past 15 seasons. Currently, the LHMB is ranked at Class AA in OMEA standards, and achieves consistently high scores and placements at competition in their class.
Past shows Include:
  • Music of Billy Joel
  • Song of the Sirens
  • Castle On a Cloud
  • Three Wishes
  • Wicked
  • Vesuvius
  • UnBREAKable
  • One of THEM
  • Human After All
  • Queen Bee
  • River Songs
  • Disco Inferno
  • En Route
  • My Immortal
Videos of the Licking Heights Marching Band can be found on YouTube dating back to 1978.
The current staff of the LHMB includes: Meg Beavers, Doug Perry, Pamela Waits, and Shane Matthews.

Licking Heights Youth Association, Inc.

The primary objective of the Licking Heights Youth Association is to promote youth athletics in the community by fostering growth and encouraging interest and participation.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Notable alumni