- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, MI
Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261407005039
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmington, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Farmington High School grew from 1,400 students in 2022-23 to 1,471 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 83.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 261407005039 · Farmington, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 17.1:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Farmington High School (1,157 students)
Farmington High School grew from 1,400 students in 2022-23 to 1,471 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 83.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Farmington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- Warner Middle 559
Warner Middle School
559 students
What this shows Farmington High School reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington High School compares
Farmington High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 27.8%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Farmington High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Farmington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Farmington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington High School
How many students attend Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,400 (2022-23) → 1,471 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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?
26.1% of students at Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington High School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Farmington, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmington, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington High School, Farmington Public School District also operates North Farmington High School (1,157 students), Farmington Steam Academy (714 students), and Hillside Elementary School (682 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.