The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in Science. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Licking Valley Online Learning School
Licking Valley Online Learning School is a small online school serving middle and high school students in grades eight through twelve, located in Newark. The school has a very small enrollment drawn entirely from the county. The student body is entirely white; demographic data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, students with individualized education plans, and English learners are not available.
Academic performance at Licking Valley Online Learning School is mixed on the state testing data available. The school administered Ohio's State Tests in eighth grade in 2023-24, with a handful of students tested. In eighth-grade English, about half the tested students met proficiency. In eighth-grade math, none of the tested students achieved proficiency. In eighth-grade science, the single tested student was proficient. These sample sizes are very small and create a fragile picture; a parent may want to reach out directly to the school to ask how results have trended across cohorts and what the school's approach is to students who are not meeting benchmarks on entry. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to districts elsewhere in Licking County on state testing measures.
State testing data for grades above eighth grade were not available, which is typical of online schools where enrollment is sparse at those grade levels or where course sequencing and assessment timing differ from traditional public schools. A graduation rate was not provided; the school should be asked directly about how it tracks completion, particularly given the online delivery model.
No information on course offerings, academic pathways, special programs, or staffing levels was available in the school's public data. The school's website would be the best source for details on curriculum, synchronous versus asynchronous instruction, student support services, and how the school handles college-prep coursework or career-connected options. Online schools vary widely in these dimensions, and understanding how Licking Valley Online Learning School structures its academic day, manages accountability, and supports students who fall behind early is essential for a family considering enrollment.
The school sits within the Licking Valley Local district, which serves Newark. Newark is a small county-seat city experiencing growth anchored by downtown revitalization, new housing, and significant regional industrial momentum from Intel's planned chip fabrication facility. Housing is moderately priced and rents are modest by national standards. The broader area has active employers and civic infrastructure, though the economy remains mixed. An online school enrollment pathway may suit a student who needs flexibility due to scheduling, health, behavioral, or family circumstances, or who thrives in self-directed learning; it is a fundamentally different peer environment and instructional model than a traditional high school building, with implications for social connection, extracurricular access, and the day-to-day texture of the school experience.
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