- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, CT
Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090156000273
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Farmington, CT.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090156000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Farmington High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.6 → 105.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 090156000273 · Farmington, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,261 enr · 11.1:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students)
Farmington High School held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.6 → 105.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Farmington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington High School
1,261 students
- West Woods Upp
West Woods Upper Elementary School
676 students
- Irving a. Robb
Irving a. Robbins Middle School
670 students
- East Farms Sch 457
East Farms School
457 students
- West District 357
West District School
357 students
- Noah Wallace S 342
Noah Wallace School
342 students
What this shows Farmington High School reports 1,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington High School compares
Farmington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Farmington High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington School District reports $23,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Woods Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving a. Robbins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Farms School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West District School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noah Wallace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington High School
How many students attend Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,263 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 High School?
12.3% of students at Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Farmington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides Farmington High School, Farmington School District also operates West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students), Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students), and East Farms School (457 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.