- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homer, AK
Homer Flex School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Flex School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000081
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Flex School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Flex School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Flex School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Homer Flex School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020039000081 · Homer, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 12:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Homer Flex School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Homer Flex School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 36
Homer Flex School
36 students
What this shows Homer Flex School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Flex School compares
Homer Flex School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Alaska - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Homer Flex School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homer Flex School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Flex School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Homer
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Flex School
How many students attend Homer Flex School?
Homer Flex School has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Flex School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Flex School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Flex School?
50.0% of students at Homer Flex School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Flex School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Flex School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Flex School?
Homer Flex School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homer Flex School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Flex School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Homer, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Homer Flex School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.