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Homer Community High School

High School · Homer Community School District · Homer, MI

A high school in Homer, MI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

403 SOUTH HILLSDALE ST, Homer, MI 49245

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,749
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Homer Community High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Homer Community 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average421/100K

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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

$59,460

Median home value

$146,900

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

11.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Homer Community School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Homer Community High School

Homer Community High School is a public high school in Homer, MI, part of Homer Community School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homer Community High School

What grades does Homer Community High School serve?

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

How many students attend Homer Community High School?

Homer Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Homer Community High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Homer Community High School rank in MI?

Homer Community High School ranks #1,847 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Homer Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Homer Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Community High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Homer Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Homer Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.9% of students at Homer Community 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
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 49245)
4,472
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
36.7
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 49245; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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