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Homer-Center JSHS

Homer-Center SD · Indiana County · 70 Wildcat Ln, Homer City, PA 15748.0

(724)479-8026

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8/10
#138
Rank 138 out of 625
Top 22%
English Language Arts8/10 · #177 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #130 · 79th percentile
Science8/10 · #139 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Homer-Center JSHS sits in the small borough of Homer City, tucked into the rolling hills of Indiana County in western Pennsylvania — the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and school spirit runs deep. Academics here are genuinely solid across the board, with particularly strong math and science scores that punch well above what you'd expect from a rural district of this size. Families who value a tight-knit community where their kids won't get lost in the crowd, and who appreciate small-town Pennsylvania life with easy access to Indiana (home of IUP), tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

101 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
95 (94%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
African American
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged49 (49%)
Students with Disabilities17 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

408
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
12:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
6.3%
AP Participation
of students
24
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #458 · 31st percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.