Homer High School
- Homer High School serves 197 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Homer High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Homer High School's student population of 197 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Homer High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Homer High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1238 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 82% | 44% |
| White | 15% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Claiborne Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homer High School is Northeast Claiborne Charter (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homer Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Homer Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 384 students
0.2 miles
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318)927-2393 0.2 PK-4 384 - Homer Homer Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 252 students
0.2 miles
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318)927-2826 0.2 5-8 252 - Summerfield Northeast Claiborne Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 169 students
0.5 miles
100 West Holly
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318)986-4974 0.5 K-12 169 - Haynesville Haynesville Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 246 students
8.1 miles
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318)624-1084 8.1 PK-4 246 - Homer David Wade Correctional Center Special Education School
Grades: 10-12 | 5 students
8.2 miles
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318)927-0400 8.2 10-12 5
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