Homestead High School

Public 9-12

 4310 Homestead Rd
       Fort Wayne, IN  46814


(260) 431-2202

District: MSD Southwest Allen County Schls

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,180 Help


Feeder schools for Homestead High School:

Elementary:    Aboite Elementary School
    Covington Elementary School
    Deer Ridge Elementary
    Haverhill Elementary School
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Middle:    Summit Middle School
    Woodside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  2,470

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
7.8%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Homestead High School ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Homestead High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), Hispanic (7.8%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homestead High School is 20.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homestead High School is $9,180.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Homestead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Homestead High School 11th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Homestead High School in the ranking list.)

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MSD Southwest Allen County Schls:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Southwest Allen County Schls 55th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Homestead High School

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Rank History for all students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 92.38 9th 349 97.4%
2006 93.33 6th 349 98.3%
2007 90.19 8th 354 97.7%
2008 88.93 15th 360 95.8%
2009 88.89 15th 364 95.9%
2010 80.84 12th 362 96.7%
2011 80.69 16th 364 95.6%
2012 80.84 13th 373 96.5%
2013 85.77 5th 353 98.6%
2014 80.77 13th 379 96.6%
2015 87.09 7th 400 98.3%
2016 93.55 6th 394 98.5%
2017 91.71 12th 380 96.8%
2018 93.42 13th 385 96.6%
2019 92.74 7th 389 98.2%
2021 94.15 9th 388 97.7%
2022 94.37 17th 409 95.8%
2023 92.33 11th 398 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.56 31st 94 67.0%
2023 72.49 26th 104 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.82 35th 285 87.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.09 19th 379 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.34 14th 388 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.69 12th 383 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.92 15th 44 65.9%
2023 75.76 11th 49 77.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.02 7th 125 94.4%
2023 79.03 23rd 125 81.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.16 73rd 164 55.5%
2023 94.09 4th 166 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Homestead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.41 17th 378 95.5%
2023 92.52 15th 375 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Open Quote I love Homestead. Great school for my kids. They have about 60 APs and a lot of DC Classes. We have great arts/music programs in the school, perfect for my child. Great neighborhoods neighboring the school. Good prices as well. Many prefer Homestead over Canterbury. Canterbury is overpriced and please I advise you not to waste your money when you can waste it on your children's college. Canterbury also has very few APs. For example, Canterbury restricts a child's potential by not letting them take ap World History freshman year! How absurd! Whereas, my daughter took AP world history her freshman year alongside various honors classes, thus enriching her educational future and challenging her potential. Choose homestead...You won't regret it!!!!! :)) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Homestead High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1115 10 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1148
1989 1086 8 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1119
1990 1120 9 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1991 1175 9 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1201
1992 1235 11 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1268
1993 1303 14 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1348
1994 1407 19 22 29 6 n/a n/a 0 1483
1995 1557 27 32 35 6 n/a n/a 0 1657
1996 1557 27 32 35 6 n/a n/a 0 1657
1997 1609 28 37 36 6 n/a n/a 0 1716
1998 1631 30 40 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1734
1999 1614 27 46 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1714
2000 1666 32 48 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1766
2001 1705 37 63 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
2002 1744 39 65 35 10 n/a n/a 0 1893
2003 1744 39 65 35 10 n/a n/a 0 1893
2004 1743 50 62 43 14 n/a n/a 0 1912
2005 1764 60 66 51 7 n/a n/a 0 1948
2006 1817 71 61 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1996
2007 1811 92 75 50 4 n/a n/a 20 2052
2008 1843 87 78 68 5 n/a n/a 30 2111
2009 1807 94 93 70 6 n/a n/a 35 2105
2010 1880 104 108 69 6 n/a n/a 34 2201
2011 1854 116 90 85 9 5 60 0 2219
2012 1844 104 98 86 7 4 65 0 2208
2013 1875 115 92 100 8 2 67 0 2259
2014 1889 117 81 116 3 1 70 0 2277
2015 1888 121 85 132 3 1 77 0 2307
2016 1881 135 95 125 5 1 75 0 2317
2017 1911 134 94 117 5 2 85 0 2348
2018 1906 121 115 103 7 2 89 0 2343
2019 1958 120 111 132 7 1 95 0 2424
2020 1965 124 112 167 7 2 103 0 2480
2021 1948 133 112 180 9 4 117 0 2503
2022 1927 139 120 191 7 2 116 0 2502
2023 1868 162 125 192 5 5 113 0 2470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Homestead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 60.0 19.1 0.3
1989 1119 63.2 17.7 0.7
1990 1147 69.1 16.5 0.4
1991 1201 73.4 16.3 0.6
1992 1268 76.6 16.5 1.1
1993 1348 83.2 16.2 1
1994 1483 86.4 17.2 0.8
1995 1657 86.5 19.2 1.4
1996 1657 86.5 19.2 1.4
1997 1716 89.9 19.1 1.2
1998 1734 92.6 18.7 1.4
1999 1714 93.0 18.4 2.1
2000 1766 95.7 18.5 2
2001 1824 96.1 19.0 2.5
2002 1893 93.5 20.2 3.5
2003 1893 93.5 20.2 3.5
2004 1912 94.5 20.2 4.4
2005 1948 102.6 19.0 5.5
2006 1996 105.9 18.8 3.3
2007 2052 n/a n/a 5.4
2008 2111 103.1 20.5 6.1
2009 2105 99.2 21.2 9
2010 2201 98.5 22.3 13.3
2011 2219 110.4 20.0 12.7
2012 2208 115.3 19.1 12.3
2013 2259 118.4 19.0 12.9
2014 2277 119.2 19.0 11.9
2015 2307 121.0 19.0 11.7
2016 2317 121.0 19.1 11.8
2017 2348 123.9 18.9 11.6
2018 2343 125.2 18.7 11.6
2019 2424 129.6 18.6 14.4
2020 2480 122.3 20.2 15.2
2021 2503 127.7 19.5 15.4
2022 2502 132.3 18.9 15.3
2023 2470 122.8 20.1 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Homestead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1148 60.0 19.1 0.3
1989 1119 63.2 17.7 0.7
1990 1147 69.1 16.5 0.4
1991 1201 73.4 16.3 0.6
1992 1268 76.6 16.5 1.1
1993 1348 83.2 16.2 1
1994 1483 86.4 17.2 0.8
1995 1657 86.5 19.2 1.4
1996 1657 86.5 19.2 1.4
1997 1716 89.9 19.1 1.2
1998 1734 92.6 18.7 1.4
1999 1714 93.0 18.4 2.1
2000 1766 95.7 18.5 2
2001 1824 96.1 19.0 2.5
2002 1893 93.5 20.2 3.5
2003 1893 93.5 20.2 3.5
2004 1912 94.5 20.2 4.4
2005 1948 102.6 19.0 5.5
2006 1996 105.9 18.8 3.3
2007 2052 n/a n/a 5.4
2008 2111 103.1 20.5 6.1
2009 2105 99.2 21.2 9
2010 2201 98.5 22.3 13.3
2011 2219 110.4 20.0 12.7
2012 2208 115.3 19.1 12.3
2013 2259 118.4 19.0 12.9
2014 2277 119.2 19.0 11.9
2015 2307 121.0 19.0 11.7
2016 2317 121.0 19.1 11.8
2017 2348 123.9 18.9 11.6
2018 2343 125.2 18.7 11.6
2019 2424 129.6 18.6 14.4
2020 2480 122.3 20.2 15.2
2021 2503 127.7 19.5 15.4
2022 2502 132.3 18.9 15.3
2023 2470 122.8 20.1 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Homestead High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (2.3%) $8,291 (97.8%) $8,481
2020 $184 (2.1%) $8,380 (97.9%) $8,564
2021 $369 (4.2%) $8,472 (95.8%) $8,841
2022 $267 (2.9%) $8,913 (97.1%) $9,180

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homestead High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 389 High schoolsRanks 11th of 398 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Homestead High School)71.360
 11.3%
   End of Course Biology (MSD Southwest Allen County Schls)71.359.2
 12.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24242470
 1.9%
African American120162
 35%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian111125
 12.6%
Hispanic132192
 45.5%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White19581868
 4.6%
Two or More Races95113
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%21.1%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,470 students attended Homestead High School.

Students at Homestead High School are 76% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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