HOMER HIGH SCHOOL
Homer High School is a public high school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Homer, AK with about 401 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Homer High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Homer High School, located at 600 E Fairview Ave in Homer, Alaska, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Perched on the edge of the Kenai Peninsula overlooking Kachemak Bay, the school takes advantage of its unique coastal setting to offer students a blend of rigorous academic standards and distinct Alaskan outdoor experiences. As the primary high school for the Homer community, it fosters a close-knit environment that emphasizes community involvement, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for both collegiate paths and vocational careers.
The school is well-regarded for its diverse range of programs, which include strong athletic departments, arts initiatives, and vocational-technical training that reflects the region's economy. By leveraging its connection to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Homer High provides students with access to both local resources and broader district-wide support systems. Whether through its focus on academic excellence or its commitment to integrating students into the vibrant, nature-focused culture of Homer, the school serves as a cornerstone of the community, helping students navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood in a supportive, geographically isolated, yet globally connected setting.
For more information, contact Homer High School at (907) 235-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
HOMER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Homer, AK with about 401 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 401
- Teachers:
- 26.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 401 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.