Enrollment
1,747
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350099000284
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington High
Farmington High is a large high school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 1,747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,747 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (42%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) and Heights Middle School (660 students) alongside Farmington High.
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 High compares
Farmington High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Farmington High.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Farmington High a good school?
Farmington High earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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