- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, NM
Farmington High
Federal NCES profile for Farmington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350099000284
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington High has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Farmington High held near 1,821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.3 → 104.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350099000284 · Farmington, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,747 enr · 17.1:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Piedra Vista High (1,511 students)
Farmington High held near 1,821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.3 → 104.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Farmington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- Country Club E 530
Country Club Elementary
530 students
What this shows Farmington High reports 1,747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington High compares
Farmington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,747 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,747
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.1%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Farmington High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedra Vista High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Club Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington High
How many students attend Farmington High?
Farmington High has 1,747 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,824 (2022-23) → 1,821 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington High?
46.2% of students at Farmington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington High?
The largest demographic group at Farmington High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.1% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington High?
Farmington High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farmington High rank among high schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Farmington High, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), Heights Middle School (660 students), and Tibbetts Middle School (652 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.