Enrollment
2,153
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, MN
Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271182000568
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington High School
Farmington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Farmington, Minnesota, enrolling 2,153 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,153 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Farmington Public School District also operates Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students) and Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students) alongside Farmington 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 High School compares
Farmington High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,153
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Farmington High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Farmington High School.
$12,555
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington High School
How many students attend Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has 2,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington High School?
16.2% of students at Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Farmington, MN. 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.
Is Farmington High School a good school?
Farmington High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students), and North Trail Elementary (612 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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