Serving 153 students in grades 8-12, Farmington Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Farmington Central High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 237% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmington Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Central High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
45%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Central High School's ranking?
Farmington Central High School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Farmington Central High School often compared to?
Farmington Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington Central High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington Central High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Farmington Central High School?
153 students attend Farmington Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Farmington Central High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farmington Central High School offer ?
Farmington Central High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Farmington Central High School part of?
Farmington Central High School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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