The Homewood City School District is the school system of the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood. Homewood City Schools serve 3,907 students and employ 553 faculty and staff.[2] The district includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
| Homewood City Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°27′32″N 86°48′25″W / 33.459°N 86.807°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1970 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Justin Hefner |
| Schools | 5 |
| Budget | $46.7 million |
| NCES District ID | 0101760[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,907 |
| Teachers | 312 |
| Staff | 241 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.homewood.k12.al.us/ |
History edit
In 1970 the citizens of Homewood adopted a five mill ad valorem tax to support its own school district. The Homewood City School District was founded during the 1971-72 school year and graduated the first class out of its new building in May 1973.
Schools edit
The Homewood City School District consists of five schools:[3]
- Edgewood Elementary School
- Hall-Kent Elementary School
- Homewood High School
- Homewood Middle School
- Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Student Profile edit
Homewood City Schools serve all students living within Homewood city limits. The student population is 63% white, 24% African-American, 10% Hispanic, and 3% Asian-American. Approximately 27% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Six percent are English Language Learners (ELL), and 7% have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Homewood City Schools have an overall graduation rate of 94%. Approximately 91% of Homewood students meet or exceed state proficiency standards in mathematics, and about 95% meet or exceed standards in reading.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Homewood City". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Homewood City". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "Homewood City Schools ::". www.homewood.k12.al.us. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "Homewood City Schools on Niche".