Homer-Center School District

65 Wildcat Lane
Homer City, PA 15748
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Homer-Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 773 students in Homer-Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Homer-Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
773 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Homer-Center School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#251 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
45%
38%
56%
55%
65-69%
57%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,943 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,461
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,943
$23,119

Best Homer-Center School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Homer-center Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-9077
Grades: K-6
| 368 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District is ranked #252 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Homer-Center School District?
94% of Homer-Center School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Homer-Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,943 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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