- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homer, MI
Homer Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261854005538
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Community High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Community High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homer, MI.
School address
District: Homer Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261854005538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Homer Community High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261854005538 · Homer, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lillian Fletcher Elem School (319 students)
Homer Community High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Homer Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lillian Fletch
Lillian Fletcher Elem School
319 students
- Homer Middle S
Homer Middle School
268 students
- This school
Homer Community High School
247 students
What this shows Homer Community High School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Community High School compares
Homer Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Homer Community High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Homer Community School District reports $14,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homer Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Fletcher Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Community High School
How many students attend Homer Community High School?
Homer Community High School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homer, MI. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Community High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Community High School?
50.7% of students at Homer Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Community High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Homer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Community High School?
Homer Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homer Community High School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homer, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Homer Community School District?
Besides Homer Community High School, Homer Community School District also operates Lillian Fletcher Elem School (319 students) and Homer Middle School (268 students). See the Homer Community School District district page for the complete list.