Homer High School

Summary:

Homer High School is a public high school located in Homer, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Homer Community Schools district, which is ranked 133 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Homer High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 16.66% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.23%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking of 153 out of 215 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Homer High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.03% to 48.17% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Homer High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Wakefield High School, located 19.51 miles away, has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (60.44%) and performs better academically, ranking 90 out of 215 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023. Pender High School, located 18.11 miles away, is a high-performing school, ranking 22 out of 215 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023 and outperforming the state averages in various academic measures. In contrast, Umo N Ho N Nation High School and Walthill High School, located 15.89 and 11.83 miles away, respectively, have a much higher percentage of Native American students (98% and 93.5%, respectively) and significantly lower academic performance compared to the state averages.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 212 S 3rd
       Homer, NE  68030-0340


(402) 698-2377

District: Homer Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,866 Help


Feeder schools for Homer High School:

Elementary:    Homer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
American Indian:
18.3%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Homer High School ranks worse than 51.7% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Homer High School ranks worse than 71.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), American Indian (18.3%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homer High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homer High School is $19,866.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Homer High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer High School 121st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Homer High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Homer High School 153rd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Homer High School in the ranking list.)

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Homer Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Community Schools 133rd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Homer High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.41 64th 226 71.7%
2007 66.12 69th 227 69.6%
2008 66.89 55th 245 77.6%
2009 72.55 21st 243 91.4%
2010 39.53 186th 254 26.8%
2011 17.29 225th 246 8.5%
2012 33.48 205th 255 19.6%
2013 37.82 179th 248 27.8%
2014 20.65 225th 252 10.7%
2015 30.26 205th 256 19.9%
2016 53.45 123rd 255 51.8%
2017 36.71 163rd 236 30.9%
2018 20.17 201st 225 10.7%
2019 21.67 210th 247 15.0%
2021 42.54 138th 223 38.1%
2022 42.70 151st 249 39.4%
2023 53.28 123rd 238 48.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.60 65th 115 43.5%
2022 62.37 44th 118 62.7%
2023 63.35 52nd 144 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.31 129th 147 12.2%
2019 25.10 133rd 156 14.7%
2021 33.82 96th 137 29.9%
2022 39.65 103rd 150 31.3%
2023 52.53 77th 146 47.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.12 29th 144 79.9%
2023 41.61 99th 156 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 164th 203 19.2%
2019 26.10 183rd 222 17.6%
2021 39.62 132nd 204 35.3%
2022 44.49 131st 234 44.0%
2023 55.64 93rd 217 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Homer High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.99 85th 249 65.9%
2007 63.25 83rd 247 66.4%
2008 63.85 84th 252 66.7%
2009 79.91 4th 251 98.4%
2010 53.83 129th 249 48.2%
2011 61.95 89th 252 64.7%
2012 37.68 182nd 245 25.7%
2013 48.42 134th 247 45.7%
2014 29.54 193rd 247 21.9%
2015 33.01 191st 242 21.1%
2016 47.25 142nd 246 42.3%
2017 17.45 187th 219 14.6%
2018 11.93 201st 219 8.2%
2019 49.13 110th 217 49.3%
2021 24.48 169th 209 19.1%
2022 22.36 163rd 202 19.3%
2023 28.78 153rd 215 28.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.54 84th 138 39.1%
2022 20.11 106th 132 19.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Homer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.46 192nd 205 6.3%
2019 67.29 59th 207 71.5%
2021 38.37 124th 200 38.0%
2022 24.37 156th 196 20.4%
2023 33.95 143rd 206 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Homer High School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Homer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 163 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1990 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1991 175 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1992 189 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1995 216 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 216 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 220 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 212 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 216 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 218
2000 219 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 197 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 187 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 187 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 184 0 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 175 0 3 5 9 n/a n/a 0 192
2006 183 0 5 6 9 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 203 0 5 2 12 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 187 0 6 9 12 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 195 0 5 10 11 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 176 1 4 8 10 n/a n/a 0 199
2011 176 0 4 11 10 0 1 0 202
2012 162 1 3 10 8 0 0 0 184
2013 154 1 1 12 17 0 0 0 185
2014 156 1 0 11 22 0 2 0 192
2015 152 1 0 9 24 0 5 0 191
2016 144 1 0 10 23 0 3 0 181
2017 134 1 0 13 22 0 5 0 175
2018 133 0 0 16 20 0 5 0 174
2019 130 1 1 13 15 0 5 0 165
2020 125 2 0 14 25 2 5 0 173
2021 132 2 0 16 33 2 6 0 191
2022 132 2 0 16 29 2 5 0 186
2023 137 2 0 11 35 3 3 0 191

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 Homer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 14.6 12.7 15.6
1989 166 14.5 11.4 10.2
1990 170 13.3 12.7 10.6
1991 176 14.7 11.9 14.2
1992 192 14.0 13.7 15.1
1993 186 14.6 12.7 17.7
1994 195 14.6 13.4 15.4
1995 217 15.5 14.0 0
1996 217 15.5 14.0 0
1997 225 15.6 14.4 15.1
1998 218 15.6 14.0 17.4
1999 218 15.6 14.0 14.3
2000 227 15.6 14.6 16.7
2001 205 15.5 13.2 17.1
2002 196 15.8 12.4 19.4
2003 196 15.8 12.4 19.4
2004 194 15.9 12.2 18.6
2005 192 15.9 12.1 20.8
2006 203 15.9 12.8 26.1
2007 222 16.9 13.1 21.2
2008 214 18.7 11.4 23.8
2009 221 20.5 10.8 18.6
2010 199 17.8 11.1 20.1
2011 202 18.0 11.2 18.3
2012 184 17.4 10.5 17.9
2013 185 17.7 10.4 29.7
2014 192 18.6 10.2 35.9
2015 191 19.0 10.0 25.1
2016 181 19.0 9.5 35.9
2017 175 19.2 9.1 37.1
2018 174 19.2 9.0 44.8
2019 165 19.2 8.5 42.4
2020 173 17.2 10.0 45.1
2021 191 17.2 11.1 48.2
2022 186 17.2 10.8 29
2023 191 16.5 11.5 40.3

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 Homer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 14.6 12.7 15.6
1989 166 14.5 11.4 10.2
1990 170 13.3 12.7 10.6
1991 176 14.7 11.9 14.2
1992 192 14.0 13.7 15.1
1993 186 14.6 12.7 17.7
1994 195 14.6 13.4 15.4
1995 217 15.5 14.0 0
1996 217 15.5 14.0 0
1997 225 15.6 14.4 15.1
1998 218 15.6 14.0 17.4
1999 218 15.6 14.0 14.3
2000 227 15.6 14.6 16.7
2001 205 15.5 13.2 17.1
2002 196 15.8 12.4 19.4
2003 196 15.8 12.4 19.4
2004 194 15.9 12.2 18.6
2005 192 15.9 12.1 20.8
2006 203 15.9 12.8 26.1
2007 222 16.9 13.1 21.2
2008 214 18.7 11.4 23.8
2009 221 20.5 10.8 18.6
2010 199 17.8 11.1 20.1
2011 202 18.0 11.2 18.3
2012 184 17.4 10.5 17.9
2013 185 17.7 10.4 29.7
2014 192 18.6 10.2 35.9
2015 191 19.0 10.0 25.1
2016 181 19.0 9.5 35.9
2017 175 19.2 9.1 37.1
2018 174 19.2 9.0 44.8
2019 165 19.2 8.5 42.4
2020 173 17.2 10.0 45.1
2021 191 17.2 11.1 48.2
2022 186 17.2 10.8 29
2023 191 16.5 11.5 40.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Homer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (0.9%) $16,133 (91.0%) $17,729
2020 $262 (1.5%) $15,931 (90.2%) $17,660
2021 $891 (5.3%) $14,672 (87.0%) $16,874
2022 $440 (2.2%) $17,279 (86.9%) $19,881
2023 $453 (2.3%) $16,825 (84.7%) $19,866

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Homer 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 210th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 238 Middle schools
 33.3%
Ranks 110th of 217 High schoolsRanks 153rd of 215 High schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Homer High School)4250
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Homer Community Schools)4250
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Homer High School)3771
 34%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Homer Community Schools)3771
 34%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Homer High School)3267
 35%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Homer Community Schools)3267
 35%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Homer High School)4767
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Homer Community Schools)4767
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Homer High School)4574
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Homer Community Schools)4574
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Homer High School)43.541.7
 1.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Homer Community Schools)43.541.7
 1.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Homer High School)30.416.7
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Homer Community Schools)30.416.7
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Homer High School)30.412.5
 17.9%
   11th Grade Science (Homer Community Schools)30.412.5
 17.9%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students165191
 15.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian1535
 133.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander03
White130137
 5.4%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%40.3%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Homer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Homer High School.

Homer High School ranks 153rd of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Homer High School are 72% White, 18% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Homer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Homer Elementary School


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

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