Homewood High School is a public high school, serving grades 9–12, in the Homewood, Alabama suburb of Birmingham. It is the only high school in the Homewood City School System. The principal is Joel Henneke.
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Homewood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Homewood High School's student population of 1,308 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Homewood High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homewood High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homewood High School's ranking?
Homewood High School is ranked #106 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Homewood High School often compared to?
Homewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover High School, Mountain Brook High School, Vestavia Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homewood High School?
The graduation rate of Homewood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Homewood High School?
1,308 students attend Homewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Homewood High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homewood High School?
Homewood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homewood High School offer ?
Homewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homewood High School part of?
Homewood High School is part of Homewood City School District.
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