HOMER HIGH SCHOOL

191 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Homer High School, located at 212 S 3rd in Homer, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Homer area, typically emphasizing a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff can foster close relationships with students. Like many schools in rural Nebraska, it serves as a focal point for academic, extracurricular, and community activities, striving to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce through a structured curriculum.

The school is part of the Homer Community School District, which is known for its commitment to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student development. By balancing traditional academic coursework with a variety of sports and student organizations, Homer High aims to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and school spirit. Its presence in the 68030 area is vital to the identity of the community, providing the necessary resources to develop the next generation of local citizens.

191

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	3

White
137 (71.7 %)
American Indian
35 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

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:	HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)698-2377
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 7 39

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 36