Homer-Center School District

65 Wildcat Lane
Homer City, PA 15748-1602
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 770 students in Homer-Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Homer-Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
770 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Homer-Center School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#265 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
38%
56%
55%
65-69%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
95%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,029 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,552
$23,724
Spending / Student
$22,029
$23,146

Best Homer-Center School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Homer-center Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-9077
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 770 students.
What is the rank of Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District is ranked #270 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer-Center School District?
95% of Homer-Center School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer-Center School District?
Homer-Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Homer-Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,029 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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