| Homewood City Schools | |
| Budget: | $46.7 million |
| Established: | 1970 |
| Grades: | K-12 |
| Superintendent: | Dr. Justin Hefner |
| Teachers: | 312 |
| Staff: | 241 |
| Students: | 3,907 |
| Schools: | 5 |
| Coordinates: | 33.459°N -86.807°W |
| Country: | United States |
| 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.[1] The district includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
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.
The Homewood City School District consists of five schools:[2]
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.[3]