Enrollment
126
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmingtn Hls, MI
Farmington Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261407004371
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Farmington Central High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407004371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Central High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Central High School
Farmington Central High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmingtn Hls, Michigan, enrolling 126 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.7:1, Farmington Central High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Michigan schools and 73% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students) and North Farmington High School (1,157 students) alongside Farmington Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farmington Central High School compares
Farmington Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 73% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 42.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Farmington Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Farmington Central High School.
$16,080
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Farmington Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington Central High School
How many students attend Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has 126 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Farmingtn Hls, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High School is 4.7:1, which is 73% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 70% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Central High School?
57.5% of students at Farmington Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Central High School is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Farmingtn Hls, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Farmington Central High School a good school?
Farmington Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington Central High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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