Homer High School (Alaska) Explained

Homer High School
Motto:Raising the Bar
Type:Public
Ceeb:020045
District:Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Grades:9-12
Principal:Douglas Waclawski
Staff:24.98 (FTE)
Ratio:15.57
Enrollment:389 (2018–19)[1]
Athletics:M: baseball, basketball, cross country running, cross country skiing, football, hockey, soccer, swimming, track, WrestlingW: basketball, cross country running, cross country skiing, football and basketball cheerleading, Powder Puff, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball
Athletics Conference:3A/4A
Colors:Blue and gold
Mascot:Mariner
Address:600 E Fairview Ave
City:Homer, Alaska
Zipcode:99603
Country:U.S.

Homer High School is located in Homer, Alaska. It is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school's mascot is a mariner, usually represented by a wheel or sometimes an anchor.

Demographics

Ethnicity

According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District website,[2] in 2010, the student body consisted of 320 Caucasian students, 22 Alaska Native students, 13 Hispanic students, 2 African American students, 11 Asian Pacific Islander students and 7 multi-ethnic students.

Income

According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District website,[2] 39% of the students were classified as low income in 2010.

Sperm whale skeleton

There is a 41-foot sperm whale skeleton displayed in the commons of Homer High School. The skeleton was collected from East Chugach Island in 1988.[3]

Facilities

Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center

Attached to Homer High School is the Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center, which has a 25-yard, 6-lane indoor pool. The facility also includes two low dives, a handicap access stairwell and a shallow-end splash slide.

Mariner Theater

The Mariner Theater is located adjacent to Homer High School's commons. Community and school sponsored productions take place at the theater.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Homer High School. National Center for Education Statistics. October 2, 2020.
  2. Web site: School Details . Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. November 5, 2010 .
  3. Web site: Post, Kettle honored as lifelong learners. April 5, 2018.