HOMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Homer Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District school district, located in Homer, AK with about 191 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Homer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Middle School, located at 500 Sterling Highway in Homer, Alaska, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Nestled in a community known for its stunning coastal scenery and outdoor-oriented lifestyle, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the unique cultural and environmental context of the Kenai Peninsula. It provides a structured transition for students moving from elementary levels to high school, focusing on core curriculum development while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Homer Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs tailored to the needs of its adolescent population. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader school district, the institution utilizes district-wide resources to support diverse learning styles and promote technology integration in the classroom. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting their official website at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/.
For more information, contact Homer Middle School at (907) 235-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
HOMER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Homer, AK with about 191 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Total Students:
- 191
- Teachers:
- 13.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 191 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.