HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Homewood High School is a public high school that is part of the Homewood City school district, located in Homewood, AL with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 91 teachers, Homewood High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Homewood High School, located in Homewood, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Homewood City School District. Situated on South Lakeshore Drive, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit through its competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and diverse extracurricular clubs.
The school is widely recognized for its high graduation rates and the success of its students in transitioning to post-secondary education. With a philosophy centered on "preparing students for a lifetime of learning," Homewood High School places a significant premium on technology integration and innovative instructional strategies. By cultivating a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, the school remains a cornerstone of the Homewood community, consistently ranking among the top-performing public high schools in the state of Alabama.
For more information, contact Homewood High School at (205) 871-9663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Homewood, AL with about 1,226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Homewood City
- Total Students:
- 1,226
- Teachers:
- 91.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,226 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Black or African American
- 22.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.