Excellent
#541 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 11% in state
Homer Senior High School
High School · Homer Central School District · Homer, NY
A Homer Central School District high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 500, Homer, NY 13077
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Homer Senior High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 95% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer Senior 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average461/100K
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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
$70,111
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Cortland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 592 | Compare → |
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.
Homer Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer Senior High School is listed in HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Senior High School
Homer Senior High School is a public high school in Homer, NY, part of Homer Central School District, serving approximately 558 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Senior High School
What grades does Homer Senior High School serve?
Homer Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Homer Senior High School?
Homer Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Senior High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Senior High School rank in NY?
Homer Senior High School ranks #541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Homer Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Homer Senior High School a charter school?
No, Homer Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Homer Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Senior High School?
43.5% of students at Homer Senior 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
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (607) 749-7246
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13077)
- 6,567
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 13077; 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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