Homewood City School District

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Homewood City Schools
Location
United States
Coordinates 33°27′32″N86°48′25″W / 33.459°N 86.807°W / 33.459; -86.807 Coordinates: 33°27′32″N86°48′25″W / 33.459°N 86.807°W / 33.459; -86.807
District information
Type Public
GradesK-12
Established1970
SuperintendentDr. Justin Hefner
Schools5
Budget$46.7 million
NCES District ID 0101760 [1]
Students and staff
Students3,907
Teachers312
Staff241
Other information
Website http://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.

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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]

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]

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References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Homewood City". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  2. "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Homewood City". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  3. "Homewood City Schools ::". www.homewood.k12.al.us. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
  4. "Homewood City Schools on Niche".