Homer High School

Claiborne Parish
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
234 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
234
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    197 (84.2 %)
  • White
    24 (10.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
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: N/A
District: Claiborne Parish
Phone: (318)927-2985
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 60
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio