Homer High School (Alaska)
Demographics
Ethnicity
According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District website, 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, 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.
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.
Notable alumni
- Stephanie Herring, climate scientist at NOAA
References
- ^ "Homer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "School Details". Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
- ^ "Post, Kettle honored as lifelong learners". April 5, 2018.