Homewood High School

1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Homewood, AL 35209

www.homewood.k12.al.us\hhs

1,330 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,330

Total Students

105.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homewood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	829
Hispanic	182
Black	213
Asian	24
Two or More	81
American Indian	1

White
829 (62.3 %)
Black
213 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
182 (13.7 %)
Two or More
81 (6.1 %)
Asian
24 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homewood City
Phone:	(205)871-9663
Website:	http://www.homewood.k12.al.us\hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 360

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 302