Fireweed Academy vs Homer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fireweed Academy
Homer · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
104 students
Homer High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
| Measure | Fireweed Academy Homer, Alaska | Homer High School Homer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 159 | #9 of 49 |
| National rank | #15521 of 50,301 | #6725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 104 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Homer | Homer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fireweed Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 56.3).
- •Fireweed Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Homer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 42.3%).
- •Fireweed Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.8).
- •Homer High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 104.
- •Fireweed Academy is a charter school while Homer High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fireweed Academy better than Homer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fireweed Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fireweed Academy and Homer High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Homer and Homer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fireweed Academy: 104. Homer High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fireweed Academy and Homer High School rank in Alaska?
Fireweed Academy is 45th of 159 and Homer High School is 9th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).