Homer Middle School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
178 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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/.
178
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (75.3 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (15.2 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)235-5700
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 83
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio