Homer Central School District

The Homer Central School District in New York consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Homer Senior High School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

Homer Senior High School consistently achieves high performance on Regents exams, with many subject areas exceeding the state average by a significant margin. The school boasts a strong 84.3% graduation rate and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. Notably, the school's students excel in Regents/Chemistry (85.71% proficient) and Regents/Common Core Algebra II (90.77% proficient). In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools, such as Homer Elementary School and Homer Intermediate School, show more varied performance, with some grades and subjects falling below the state average on NY State Assessments.

Across the Homer Central School District, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 42.05% to 44.07%. This context is important when interpreting the schools' performance and may require additional resources and support to address the needs of the student population. Additionally, the district's funding allocation, with the high school spending significantly more per student ($28,544) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($20,800), suggests the district may be prioritizing resources at the high school level.