- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homer, AK
Homer High School
Federal NCES profile for Homer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020039000158
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Homer High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020039000158 · Homer, AK High · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 16.2:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Homer High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Homer High 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 357
Homer High School
357 students
What this shows Homer High School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer High School compares
Homer High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 70% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Alaska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Homer High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer High 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer High School
How many students attend Homer High School?
Homer High School has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer High School?
18.5% of students at Homer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer High School?
The largest demographic group at Homer High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer High School?
Homer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer High School ranks #2 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 High 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.