Homer High School
School Overview
Homer High School is a public school located in Homer, Alaska. It is a school in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 394 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 394 students are attending Homer High School. By gender, there are 216 and 178 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Homer High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 49 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 43 | 29 | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 34 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Homer High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 197 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,630 Households |
| Population | 56,867 |
| Male | 30,480 |
| Female | 27,984 |
| Child Population | 16,896 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,249 Units |
| Average House Value | $242,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $987 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $66,064 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Homer High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 79 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 27 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Homer High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 27 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
In Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, 42 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.