Homewood High School

About Homewood High School

Homewood High School is a public school located in Homewood, Alabama. It is part of the Jefferson County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long and proud history, having been founded in 1891.
Homewood High School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students. The school offers a wide range of classes, from the core curriculum to electives and Advanced Placement classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs and organizations, and community service opportunities.
The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and provides counseling services to help students with any issues they may be facing.
Homewood High School is a place where students can grow, learn, and become successful. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, and the school is committed to providing a quality education for all.

Address:	1901 S Lakeshore Dr Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone:	(205) 871-9663
Site:	www.homewood.k12.al.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,223 students

Overview Homewood High School

Homewood High School serves 1,223 students in grades 9-12.
Homewood High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Homewood High School

Homewood High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Homewood High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.