Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Homer Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homer Community High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Homer school district, covering approximately 94.2 square miles in Homer, MI. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer Community High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Homer Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Community High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2086 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Community High School's ranking?
Homer Community High School is ranked #2086 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Homer Community High School often compared to?
Homer Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homer Community High School?
The graduation rate of Homer Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Homer Community High School?
247 students attend Homer Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Homer Community High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer Community High School?
Homer Community High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Homer Community High School offer ?
Homer Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Homer Community High School part of?
Homer Community High School is part of Homer Community School District.
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