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Homer High School

High School · Claiborne Parish · Homer, LA

A Claiborne Parish high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1008 North Main, Homer, LA 71040

  • Math 15% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 13% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,903
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Homer High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency13%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
55%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Homer High 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average414/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$31,962

Median home value

$76,900

Median rent

$680/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

34.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Claiborne AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–124.9 mi179Compare →
Haynesville Jr./sr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–12Not available251Compare →
Summerfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–12Not available273Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Claiborne Parish

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Homer High School is listed in Claiborne Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Homer High School

Homer High School is a public high school in Homer, LA, part of Claiborne Parish, serving approximately 249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homer High School

What grades does Homer High School serve?

Homer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Homer High School?

Homer High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Homer High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Homer High School rank in LA?

Homer High School ranks #683 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Homer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Homer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Homer High School a charter school?

No, Homer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Homer High School a Title I school?

No, Homer High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer High School?

94.0% of students at Homer High 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
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Claiborne Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71040)
7,705
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 71040; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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