Homer High School | |
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Raising the Bar
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Homer, Alaska United States |
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Type | Public |
School district | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District |
Principal | Douglas Waclawski |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | Approx. 400 |
Color(s) | Blue and gold |
Athletics |
M: baseball, basketball, cross country running, cross country skiing, football, hockey, soccer, swimming, track, Wrestling W: basketball, cross country running, cross country skiing, football and basketball cheerleading, Powder Puff, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball |
Athletics conference | 3A/4A |
Mascot | Mariner |
Website | homerhighschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu |
M: baseball, basketball, cross country running, cross country skiing, football, hockey, soccer, swimming, track, Wrestling
Homer High School is located in Homer, Alaska at 600 E Fairview Ave. 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.
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.
According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District website, 39% of the students were classified as low income in 2010.
There is a sperm whale skeleton hanging in the commons of Homer High School.
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.
The Mariner Theater is located adjacent to Homer High School's commons. Community and school sponsored productions take place at the theater.
Coordinates: 59°38′55″N 151°31′48″W / 59.64863°N 151.53013°W