Summary:
Farmington High School is a public high school located in Farmington, Michigan, serving around 1,400 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Farmington Public School District, which is ranked 144 out of 606 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Farmington High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Michigan, with rankings ranging from 49th to 234th out of over 500-700 high schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is generally above the state and district averages, and its 4-year graduation rate has been consistently high, ranging from 92.6% to 97.0% over the past several years. Farmington High School also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.14% White, 26.86% African American, 4.71% Hispanic, and 14.14% Asian, which is notable compared to some nearby schools like Stevenson High School, which has a student population that is 80.2% White.
However, Farmington High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.7% in 2018-2019 to 25.4% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that may impact the school's academic performance and student outcomes. Additionally, the school's performance on various metrics, such as statewide rankings and test scores, varies significantly among different student subgroups, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by different student populations. Compared to nearby schools like North Farmington High School and Stevenson High School, Farmington High School has a slightly lower statewide ranking and academic performance, while Farmington Central High School, a much smaller school within the same district, has significantly lower academic performance and a lower graduation rate.
Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Farmington Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 735 Michigan High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,804
Feeder schools for Farmington High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1
Number of students: 1,400
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.1%
African American:
26.9%
Asian:
14.1%
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Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
4.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%
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