Serving 1,400 students in grades 9-12, Farmington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 1,400 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.67, 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
#567 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
27%
18%
White
49%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington High School's ranking?
Farmington High School is ranked #567 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Farmington High School often compared to?
Farmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
1,400 students attend Farmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Farmington High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farmington High School offer ?
Farmington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Farmington High School part of?
Farmington High School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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