Founded in 1972, Homewood High School serves students from ninth to 12th grade. It is the only public high school in the Homewood City School System. Homewood High’s mission is to educate and empower all students to reach their unique potential which they achieve by creating a caring and challenging environment. Homewood High School offers eight pre-advanced placement classes and 20 advanced placement classes.
It has been named a top-ranking school in college readiness preparation by the Washington Post and was ranked fifth in college readiness in Alabama. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, students are provided with numerous opportunities for extracurricular activities and hold state championship titles in multiple athletic sports. The Homewood Patriot Band is nationally recognized for performances and regularly travels internationally to showcase its extraordinary musical skill.
Homewood High has a 96% graduation rate, with 80% of students pursuing higher education. Like all schools within the Homewood City School System, this high school is a major incentive for relocating families who search for quality education for their children.
Homewood High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1901 Lakeshore Dr S,
Homewood, AL
Homewood City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr Kevin James Maddox
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
76.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.5%
State Average
27.8%
Science
14.8%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
382:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
62.3%
Black
16%
Hispanic
13.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Public HS Teachers in Alabama
#4
Best Public HS in Alabama
#7
Best College Prep Public HS in Alabama
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University
390 Students
The University of Alabama
300 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
285 Students
University of South Alabama
109 Students
University of Mississippi
105 Students
Mississippi State University
94 Students
Samford University
94 Students
Troy University
91 Students
University of Montevallo
89 Students
Vanderbilt University
85 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
133 Students
Psychology
123 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Biology
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
65 Students
Engineering
48 Students
Computer Science
43 Students
Political Science and Government
42 Students
Pre-Law Studies
33 Students
Chemistry
33 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/18/2024
My experience at Homewood High School was amazing. I am in my last year, and I listen to a lot of my friends from other neighborhoods talk about the activities and things they do at their school, and once I tell them about Homewood High School, they always reply by saying "wow I wish our school did/offered that". I feel I have excelled by attending HHS in all areas. I became a part of different groups while attending HHS. There is not activity/club a student would want to be a part of that HHS does not offer. The faculty, counselor, and principals are all willing to help whenever needed or asked. My best experience was being able to be in the Concert Band and also the Marching Band which I found to be very exciting. I really never had a bad experience at HHS to be honest. I would like for the Homecoming Dance to be held at different locations at least once. :-)
12/10/2020
Homewood is all about what tou make it, sometimes you come across teaches who want to see you succeed in more than just their class but in life, you can tell they honestly love their career choice, the teacher who become like a second mom. then you have those teachers who just come from 8-3 if fail they dont care if you pass they dont care "they get paid no matter".
11/2/2020
It could be better but every faculty there is always helpful and looking for ways to improve student life.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/25/2016
The leadership at the school and in the district lacks structure and any true concern for the students. The assistant administrator for the freshman is a bully and the principal hides in the office. I have had nothing but bad experiences with the teachers and adminsitrators there. I will say that th...
3/26/2015
I love Homewood High. Teachers are amazing, students learn a lot, they offer many AP classes and extracurriculars. Such a great school. I couldn't imagine bein anywhere else.
10/9/2014
this school is garbage after the rapid decline of leadership in the past 3 years of Barnes' leadership.
11/20/2011
This is by far the best school in state. From the elementary school thru high school, this school system emphasizes character development along with education. I am a Homewood graduate that went to Shades Cahaba now my children are going thru the system. What I love the most about it is that any stu...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Vestavia Hills
List Price Range
$151K - $2M
Homes For Sale
109
Average Home Value
$566,762
Median Lot Size
17,859 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$133,851
% of College Grads
65.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,648 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$799 - $2,122 per month
- Valora at Homewood
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 915 Valley Ridge Dr
- Homewood, AL
Additional Schools in the Area
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Vestavia Hills Parks & Rec
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Loch Haven Dog Park
- Dog Park
Georgetown Lake Park
- Grills
- Playground
McCallum Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Veterans Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Homewood Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
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