Homewood City Schools
Location
Homewood, Alabama
United States
Coordinates33°27′32″N 86°48′25″W / 33.459°N 86.807°W / 33.459; -86.807
District information
TypePublic
GradesK-12
Established1970
SuperintendentDr. Justin Hefner
Schools5
Budget$46.7 million
NCES District ID0101760[1]
Students and staff
Students3,907
Teachers312
Staff241
Other information
Websitehttp://www.homewood.k12.al.us/

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.

History

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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Homewood City". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Homewood City". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Homewood City Schools ::". www.homewood.k12.al.us. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Homewood City Schools on Niche".
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