Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, Homer Flex School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer Flex School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Homer Flex School's student population of 31 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Homer Flex School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
13%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homer Flex School?
The graduation rate of Homer Flex School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Homer Flex School?
31 students attend Homer Flex School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Homer Flex School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Flex School?
Homer Flex School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homer Flex School offer ?
Homer Flex School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Flex School part of?
Homer Flex School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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