Homer Jr High School

www.homerschools.org

843 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Homer Junior High School, located at 15711 S. Bell Rd. in Homer Glen, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C. The school typically caters to students in grades 7 and 8, providing a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school. The facility is situated in a quiet, suburban setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning atmosphere for early adolescents.

Academically, Homer Junior High focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while offering various elective opportunities to foster student interests. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages a well-rounded experience by offering a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic and social challenges they will encounter in secondary education.

843

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homer Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	715
Hispanic	81
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
715 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
81 (9.6 %)
Asian
16 (1.9 %)
Black
15 (1.8 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homer CCSD 33C
Phone:	(708)226-7800
Website:	http://www.homerschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 397

Grade 8 446