Homer-Center SD School District

65 Wildcat Lane
Homer City, PA 15748
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Homer-Center SD 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in Homer-Center SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Homer-Center SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
792 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Homer-Center SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#183 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Homer-Center SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homer-Center SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homer-Center SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Homer-Center SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
12 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
747 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
61
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,898 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Homer-Center SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Homer-Center SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,898
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Homer-Center SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,417
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Homer-Center SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Homer-Center SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Homer-center Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-9077
Grades: K-6
| 403 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homer-Center SD School District?
Homer-Center SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 792 students.
What is the rank of Homer-Center SD School District?
Homer-Center SD School District is ranked #186 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
94% of Homer-Center SD 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 SD School District?
Homer-Center SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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