Our Story

About Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Welcome to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, where nearly 3,000 students from a vibrant and diverse community come together to learn and thrive. Just 25 miles south of Chicago, HF serves students from the villages of Homewood, Flossmoor, and surrounding areas. Spanning 11.5 square miles, our district draws from neighborhoods that value educational excellence and community spirit.

At HF, diversity is celebrated, and quality education is a tradition. Families choose HF not just for the outstanding academics, but for the sense of belonging and pride that’s felt throughout the community.

About Our Community

Homewood and Flossmoor are more than just places to live—they are communities built on heritage, family, and pride. Generations of families often live just blocks apart, reinforcing the close-knit, supportive atmosphere that defines life here. Our residents are highly educated—over 95% have completed high school, and more than 62% hold college degrees. With a focus on residential growth and investment, our community’s commitment to education shines through in the exceptional resources provided to HF students. Excellence is a tradition here, with high expectations for students and staff alike.Vision Statement

"Let the highest expectations in academics, civic responsibility, and personal growth flourish in a diverse community."

Mission Statement

At Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, we believe in nurturing the whole student—intellectually, ethically, emotionally, and socially. We foster an environment where each student can thrive in a global society, respecting the diversity of backgrounds and aspirations. Our mission is to improve the quality of every student's life through a rich, comprehensive educational experience.

Profile of a Viking

Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, Homewood-Flossmoor High School rolled out its Profile of a Viking initiative. The Profile of a Viking reflects the core competencies that we strive for each student to have upon graduation. These are the skills we believe are critical in addition to the academic knowledge students gain through their coursework. These competencies are developed in the classroom, on the athletic field and through clubs and activities. HF administrators, teachers, staff, coaches and sponsors are being intentional in the way these skills are developed through daily interactions with students.

The Profile of a Viking was created with input from staff, students, families and community, coupled with educational research centered on the skills we all need in order to be successful in education, work and life. The Profile of a Viking serves as the lens by which we focus our daily lessons, interactions and decision-making.