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Homer Senior High School

Summary:

Homer Senior High School is a public high school serving 579 students in grades 9-12 in the Homer Central School District in Homer, NY. The school is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with its statewide rank fluctuating over the years.

Overall, Homer Senior High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in Regents/Common Core exam proficiency rates across various subjects. The school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 94.4% over the past few years, which is comparable to or better than nearby schools like Fabius-Pompey Middle School High School, Cincinnatus High School, and Marathon High School. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.8% to 37.8%, which is higher than the state average and its nearby counterparts.

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas that could be targeted for improvement, such as Regents/Common Core Algebra I and Chemistry proficiency, as well as addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students, and White students and Special Education students tending to have lower rankings compared to their peers. Focusing on supporting the performance of these specific subgroups could also be a priority for the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 80 S West St
       Homer, NY  13077-0500

(607) 749-7246

District: Homer Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,833 Help


Feeder schools for Homer Senior High School:

Elementary:    Homer Elementary School
    Homer Intermediate School
Middle:    Homer Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Homer Senior High School ranks better than 67.6% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Homer Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (93.1%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homer Senior High School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homer Senior High School is $18,833.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Homer Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Senior High School 402nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Homer Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Homer Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Central School District 474th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Homer Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.43 330th 935 64.7%
2006 68.22 234th 986 76.3%
2007 67.18 267th 1002 73.4%
2008 69.09 247th 1027 75.9%
2009 52.01 599th 1086 44.8%
2010 64.13 374th 1117 66.5%
2011 70.20 246th 1165 78.9%
2012 64.78 431st 1198 64.0%
2013 69.40 353rd 1217 71.0%
2014 66.84 332nd 1237 73.2%
2015 71.30 202nd 1255 83.9%
2016 70.47 222nd 1255 82.3%
2017 69.30 279th 1221 77.1%
2018 65.28 416th 1210 65.6%
2019 69.26 353rd 1207 70.8%
2021 55.42 267th 519 48.6%
2022 66.87 368th 1190 69.1%
2023 68.77 361st 1228 70.6%
2024 67.12 402nd 1242 67.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 539th 1095 50.8%
2019 48.83 524th 1132 53.7%
2022 37.22 614th 1038 40.8%
2023 30.62 797th 1130 29.5%
2024 22.83 954th 1144 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.85 572nd 1154 50.4%
2019 57.67 472nd 1179 60.0%
2022 56.17 432nd 1101 60.8%
2023 57.80 430th 1155 62.8%
2024 54.16 486th 1170 58.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 402nd 1176 65.8%
2019 69.86 337th 1193 71.8%
2022 65.93 380th 1155 67.1%
2023 70.30 341st 1197 71.5%
2024 71.77 303rd 1219 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.94 422nd 1176 64.1%
2019 67.27 357th 1190 70.0%
2022 66.36 356th 1154 69.2%
2023 67.88 338th 1191 71.6%
2024 61.38 461st 1211 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Homer Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 428th 765 44.1%
2019 52.09 407th 793 48.7%
2022 47.33 419th 738 43.2%
2023 49.51 414th 776 46.6%
2024 47.32 445th 781 43.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Homer Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 751 3 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 768
1990 715 2 20 4 3 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 719 2 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 725 2 11 0 2 n/a n/a 0 740
1993 758 5 9 0 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1994 775 4 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 788
1995 780 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 780 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 809 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1998 793 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1999 797 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2000 795 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2001 798 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2002 786 9 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2003 786 9 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2004 756 8 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2005 728 3 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2006 745 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2007 728 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2008 718 2 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2009 697 5 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2010 703 3 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2011 678 5 11 7 1 0 1 0 703
2012 671 4 12 8 1 1 2 0 699
2013 671 4 8 8 2 1 2 0 696
2014 664 5 10 10 0 0 1 0 690
2015 668 4 9 8 0 0 4 0 693
2016 661 4 6 5 0 0 7 0 683
2017 615 6 4 5 0 0 9 0 639
2018 580 6 3 6 0 0 11 0 606
2019 579 6 5 6 0 0 12 0 608
2020 560 4 3 10 0 0 13 0 590
2021 575 3 2 11 0 0 10 0 601
2022 548 3 2 20 0 0 11 0 584
2023 539 2 3 19 0 0 14 2 579

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 768 58.4 13.1 n/a
1990 744 57.6 12.9 n/a
1991 735 58.7 12.5 n/a
1992 740 57.6 12.8 n/a
1993 774 54.5 14.2 n/a
1994 788 52.1 15.1 6.6
1995 793 53.2 14.9 15
1996 793 53.2 14.9 15
1997 821 55.2 14.9 16.3
1998 810 55.5 14.6 13.2
1999 808 56.1 14.4 13.9
2000 805 57.0 14.1 14.4
2001 810 58.3 13.9 11.1
2002 807 59.4 13.6 12
2003 807 59.4 13.6 12
2004 775 n/a n/a n/a
2005 746 57.3 13.0 25.6
2006 758 56.0 13.5 14.2
2007 743 57.3 13.0 18.8
2008 735 57.1 12.9 18.5
2009 716 58.1 12.3 21.1
2010 719 55.1 13.0 18.5
2011 703 52.3 13.4 23.2
2012 699 53.8 12.9 22.5
2013 696 54.8 12.6 22.3
2014 690 55.2 12.4 26.2
2015 693 53.0 13.0 28.1
2016 683 53.0 12.8 29.9
2017 639 53.9 11.8 32.7
2018 606 53.0 11.4 36
2019 608 49.0 12.4 38
2020 590 55.0 10.7 36.8
2021 601 53.4 11.2 36.6
2022 584 54.0 10.8 39.2
2023 579 53.3 10.8 41.8

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 768 58.4 13.1 n/a
1990 744 57.6 12.9 n/a
1991 735 58.7 12.5 n/a
1992 740 57.6 12.8 n/a
1993 774 54.5 14.2 n/a
1994 788 52.1 15.1 6.6
1995 793 53.2 14.9 15
1996 793 53.2 14.9 15
1997 821 55.2 14.9 16.3
1998 810 55.5 14.6 13.2
1999 808 56.1 14.4 13.9
2000 805 57.0 14.1 14.4
2001 810 58.3 13.9 11.1
2002 807 59.4 13.6 12
2003 807 59.4 13.6 12
2004 775 n/a n/a n/a
2005 746 57.3 13.0 25.6
2006 758 56.0 13.5 14.2
2007 743 57.3 13.0 18.8
2008 735 57.1 12.9 18.5
2009 716 58.1 12.3 21.1
2010 719 55.1 13.0 18.5
2011 703 52.3 13.4 23.2
2012 699 53.8 12.9 22.5
2013 696 54.8 12.6 22.3
2014 690 55.2 12.4 26.2
2015 693 53.0 13.0 28.1
2016 683 53.0 12.8 29.9
2017 639 53.9 11.8 32.7
2018 606 53.0 11.4 36
2019 608 49.0 12.4 38
2020 590 55.0 10.7 36.8
2021 601 53.4 11.2 36.6
2022 584 54.0 10.8 39.2
2023 579 53.3 10.8 41.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Homer Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.9%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201599.7%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201699.3%0.4%0.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201799.1%0.5%0.3%99.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.3%
201899.4%0.5%0.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201999.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
202099.7%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Homer Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (2.7%) $15,692 (97.3%) $16,122
2020 $531 (3.2%) $16,317 (96.8%) $16,848
2021 $489 (2.9%) $16,653 (97.1%) $17,142
2022 $1,141 (6.5%) $16,526 (93.5%) $17,667
2023 $577 (3.1%) $18,256 (96.9%) $18,833

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homer Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 353rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 361st of 1228 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Homer Senior High School)89.680.6
 9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Homer Central School District)85.575.9
 9.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Homer Senior High School)83.660.6
 23%
   End of Course Chemistry (Homer Central School District)82.457.1
 25.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Homer Senior High School)92.883.3
 9.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Homer Central School District)92.980.7
 12.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Homer Senior High School)88.888.1
 0.8%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Homer Central School District)8986.3
 2.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Homer Senior High School)94.489.9
 4.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Homer Central School District)89.587.3
 2.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Homer Senior High School)72.171.8
 0.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Homer Central School District)73.769
 4.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Homer Senior High School)83.675.5
 8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Homer Central School District)83.774.7
 9%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Homer Senior High School)87.984.8
 3.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Homer Central School District)88.284.5
 3.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Homer Senior High School)87.291.4
 4.3%
   End of Course Physics (Homer Central School District)8588.9
 3.9%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Homer Senior High School)86.685.8
 0.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Homer Central School District)81.984.7
 2.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students608579
 4.8%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic619
 216.7%
Pacific Islander00
White579539
 6.9%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%41.8%
 3.8%

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Homer Senior High School ranks 402nd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Homer Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Homer Elementary School
Elementary : Homer Intermediate School
Middle : Homer Junior High School

Students at Homer Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Homer Senior High School.


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