Very Good
#78 of 412 schools in AK
Top 19% in state
Homer Flex School
High School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Homer, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4122 Ben Walters Ln, Homer, AK 99603
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Homer Flex School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer Flex School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Homer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,368
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | Not available | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Ninilchik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| River City AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #6 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer Flex School is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Flex School
Homer Flex School is a public high school in Homer, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Flex School
What grades does Homer Flex School serve?
Homer Flex School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Homer Flex School?
Homer Flex School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Flex School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Flex School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Flex School rank in AK?
Homer Flex School ranks #78 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Homer Flex School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Flex School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Homer Flex School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Flex School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Homer Flex School a charter school?
No, Homer Flex School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer Flex School a Title I school?
No, Homer Flex School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Flex School?
50.0% of students at Homer Flex School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Phone
- (907) 235-5558
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 99603)
- 11,557
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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