Homer Flex School
Tel:
(907)235-5558
- Homer Flex School serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Homer Flex School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Homer Flex School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Homer Flex School's student population of 29 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 29 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Homer Flex School is ranked within the top 20% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Homer Flex School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #75 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homer Flex School is Homer High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homer Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paul Banks Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 401 students
0.3 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-4600 0.3 9-12 401 - Homer Paul Banks Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 221 students
0.7 miles
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907)226-1801 0.7 PK-2 221 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
1.3 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 1.3 7-8 191 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 122 students
1.6 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 1.6 K-6 122 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
1.6 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 1.6 3-6 255
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