HOMER HIGH SCHOOL
Homer High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Claiborne Parish school district, located in Homer, LA with about 203 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Homer 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.
Homer High School is located in Homer, Louisiana, and serves as a central educational institution for the Claiborne Parish School District. As a rural secondary school, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career pathways. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to support the academic and personal growth of its student body through a variety of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
In addition to its academic programs, Homer High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving as a hub for community spirit, particularly through its athletic programs and school events. The school remains committed to upholding the educational standards of the district while striving to provide students with the skills and character development necessary to succeed after graduation. It stands as a primary educational resource for the families of Homer, balancing traditional academic rigor with the unique needs of a small-town student population.
For more information, contact Homer High School at (318) 927-2985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985
HOMER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Homer, LA with about 203 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Claiborne Parish
- Total Students:
- 203
- Teachers:
- 15.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 203 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.3%
- White
- 12.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.