Homer Senior High School

80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Homer Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homer Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Homer Senior High School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Homer Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#84 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥95%
55%
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90-94%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
94%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.12
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homer Senior High School's ranking?
Homer Senior High School is ranked #84 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Homer Senior High School often compared to?
Homer Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cortland High School, Marathon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homer Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Homer Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Homer Senior High School?
584 students attend Homer Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Homer Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Senior High School?
Homer Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Homer Senior High School offer ?
Homer Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Senior High School part of?
Homer Senior High School is part of Homer Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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