School Overview
Homer Senior High School, located in the village of Homer, New York, serves as a core academic institution within the Homer Central School District. Situated in Cortland County, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academics with extracurricular engagement. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing character development, academic excellence, and the preparation of students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a range of challenging courses including Advanced Placement (AP) options and college-credit opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Homer Senior High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that encourages participation in athletics, the fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By integrating tradition with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, socially responsible individuals who are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society.
558
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White501
Hispanic28
Black3
Asian6
Two or More15
  • White
    501 (90.6%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)749-7246
Website: http://www.homercentral.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Grade 9 142
Grade 10 147
Grade 11 135
Grade 12 127
Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9142
Grade 10147
Grade 11135
Grade 12127
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28250.5%
Male27148.6%
Not Specified50.9%