HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Homer Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Claiborne Parish school district, located in Homer, LA with about 248 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Homer Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Junior High School, located at 612 Pelican Drive in Homer, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Claiborne Parish School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition between elementary and high school. The school focuses on building a foundational skill set in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities that help foster a sense of community and school spirit.

Serving the local Homer community, the school emphasizes the importance of a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for the rigors of secondary education. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational standards, working closely with families and the community to ensure student success. By providing a dedicated space for middle-grade students, Homer Junior High plays an essential role in the overarching mission of the Claiborne Parish school system to improve student achievement and local engagement.

For more information, contact Homer Junior High School at (318) 927-2826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.