Best Public Schools in Homer, AK


Summary:

The city of Homer, Alaska is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked 10th out of 24 districts in the state.

Among the standout schools in Homer are Homer Middle School, which ranks 8th out of 91 Alaska middle schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as West Homer Elementary, which ranks 51st out of 173 Alaska elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. These schools excel in areas like science and math proficiency. Another high-performing school is Fireweed Academy, a public charter elementary that ranks 42nd in the state and has strong English Language Arts scores.

The schools in Homer have a predominantly white student population, with some alternative schools like Voznesenka School and Razdolna School having 100% white students. Test scores tend to be above district and state averages, but there is a correlation between higher free and reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance. The alternative schools in Homer also have significantly lower test scores compared to the other schools in the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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