Homer Flex School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(907) 235-5558
Homer Flex School serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
Homer Flex School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Homer Flex School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Homer Flex School's student population of 29 students has declined by 17% 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 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 401 students10
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 Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 191 students10
1.3 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 1.3 7-8 191 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
1.6 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728 1.6 K-6 122 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-6 | 255 students10
1.6 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 1.6 3-6 255
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