Homer High School is a senior high school in Homer, Louisiana, United States and a part of the Claiborne Parish School Board.
Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, Homer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Homer High School's student population of 237 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Homer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
85%
42%
White
9%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pelicans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer High School's ranking?
Homer High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Homer High School often compared to?
Homer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summerfield High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homer High School?
The graduation rate of Homer High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Homer High School?
237 students attend Homer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Homer High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer High School?
Homer High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Homer High School offer ?
Homer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer High School part of?
Homer High School is part of Claiborne Parish School District.
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