Farmington Senior High School

Summary:

Farmington Senior High School is a public high school located in Farmington, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 239. The school is part of the Farmington School District, which is ranked 117 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farmington Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Hampshire high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments and the SAT, is significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby high schools, such as Oyster River High School and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, which consistently outperform Farmington Senior High School. The school also has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, and a relatively high percentage of students (around 30%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to some of the surrounding schools.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.3 over the past few years, Farmington Senior High School's academic struggles suggest that the school may need to address instructional quality, resource allocation, and support for economically disadvantaged and underrepresented student populations. Nearby schools like Dover Senior High School, Pittsfield High School, and Somersworth High School face similar academic challenges, while schools like Oyster River High School and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy demonstrate stronger academic performance and more favorable school ratings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

40 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835-1299

(603) 755-2811

District: Farmington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,662

Feeder schools for Farmington Senior High School:

Elementary:	Valley View Community School
Middle:	Henry Wilson Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Farmington Senior High School ranks worse than 95.4% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (4.6%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farmington Senior High School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Farmington Senior High School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farmington Senior High School is $20,662.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farmington Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington Senior High School 83^rd of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Farmington Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Farmington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington School District 117^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Farmington Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Farmington Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	5.35	77^th	79	2.5%
2010	6.96	78^th	81	3.7%
2011	8.85	78^th	81	3.7%
2012	12.14	78^th	83	6.0%
2013	9.87	78^th	83	6.0%
2014	7.03	80^th	85	5.9%
2015	6.09	76^th	77	1.3%
2016	15.14	77^th	84	8.3%
2017	16.05	78^th	82	4.9%
2018	9.76	77^th	81	4.9%
2019	16.21	65^th	71	8.5%
2021	5.07	84^th	84	0.0%
2022	4.73	84^th	85	1.2%
2023	10.77	80^th	85	5.9%
2024	10.21	83^rd	87	4.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Farmington Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.69	4^th	32	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Farmington Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.17	72^nd	79	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Farmington Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	2.81	78^th	78	0.0%
2023	20.48	65^th	78	16.7%
2024	24.55	62^nd	82	24.4%

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Rank History for White students at Farmington Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	4.44	84^th	85	1.2%
2023	11.61	79^th	83	4.8%
2024	9.47	84^th	87	3.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Farmington Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	316	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	320
1992	319	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
1993	315	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	318
1994	346	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
1995	392	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	395
1996	392	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	395
1997	397	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	402
1998	450	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
1999	441	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	443
2000	440	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	446
2001	451	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	459
2002	441	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	451
2003	441	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	451
2004	469	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	478
2005	442	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	450
2006	457	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	465
2007	453	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	459
2008	470	0	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	479
2009	432	1	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	446
2010	430	3	7	1	2	0	0	443
2011	424	4	7	4	1	0	0	440
2012	424	6	8	0	1	0	0	439
2013	417	6	4	0	0	0	1	428
2014	386	5	2	0	0	0	2	395
2015	374	10	2	0	0	0	0	386
2016	292	7	2	0	0	0	0	301
2017	253	5	1	1	0	0	3	263
2018	243	3	1	2	0	0	7	256
2019	248	2	2	3	0	0	12	267
2020	231	1	1	3	0	0	15	251
2021	220	1	2	3	1	0	14	241
2022	227	1	2	4	1	0	14	249
2023	220	1	4	2	1	0	11	239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farmington Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	320	24.0	13.3	8.8
1992	322	23.0	14.0	15.2
1993	318	22.0	14.5	16.4
1994	349	22.0	15.9	21.2
1995	395	24.0	16.5	18.5
1996	395	24.0	16.5	18.5
1997	402	23.0	17.5	16.7
1998	451	25.0	18.0	18.8
1999	443	28.0	15.8	20.3
2000	446	27.5	16.2	26.5
2001	459	28.0	16.4	24.6
2002	451	29.0	15.6	25.1
2003	451	29.0	15.6	25.1
2004	478	28.0	17.1	24.1
2005	450	29.0	15.5	20
2006	465	32.0	14.5	25.8
2007	459	30.5	15.0	27
2008	479	33.0	14.5	29.4
2009	446	33.0	13.5	30
2010	443	28.9	15.3	35
2011	440	31.0	14.1	37.7
2012	439	33.0	13.3	39.9
2013	428	30.0	14.2	41.6
2014	395	31.0	12.7	40
2015	386	32.0	12.0	41.2
2016	301	32.0	9.4	39.2
2017	263	28.2	9.3	30.4
2018	256	24.8	10.3	33.6
2019	267	24.0	11.1	41.6
2020	251	26.4	9.5	41
2021	241	25.0	9.6	31.5
2022	249	24.5	10.1	30.5
2023	239	23.0	10.3	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farmington Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	320	24.0	13.3	8.8
1992	322	23.0	14.0	15.2
1993	318	22.0	14.5	16.4
1994	349	22.0	15.9	21.2
1995	395	24.0	16.5	18.5
1996	395	24.0	16.5	18.5
1997	402	23.0	17.5	16.7
1998	451	25.0	18.0	18.8
1999	443	28.0	15.8	20.3
2000	446	27.5	16.2	26.5
2001	459	28.0	16.4	24.6
2002	451	29.0	15.6	25.1
2003	451	29.0	15.6	25.1
2004	478	28.0	17.1	24.1
2005	450	29.0	15.5	20
2006	465	32.0	14.5	25.8
2007	459	30.5	15.0	27
2008	479	33.0	14.5	29.4
2009	446	33.0	13.5	30
2010	443	28.9	15.3	35
2011	440	31.0	14.1	37.7
2012	439	33.0	13.3	39.9
2013	428	30.0	14.2	41.6
2014	395	31.0	12.7	40
2015	386	32.0	12.0	41.2
2016	301	32.0	9.4	39.2
2017	263	28.2	9.3	30.4
2018	256	24.8	10.3	33.6
2019	267	24.0	11.1	41.6
2020	251	26.4	9.5	41
2021	241	25.0	9.6	31.5
2022	249	24.5	10.1	30.5
2023	239	23.0	10.3	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Farmington Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,662

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farmington Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 80^th of 85 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Farmington Senior High School)	20	19	1%
11th Grade Science (Farmington School District)	20	19	1%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Farmington Senior High School)	32	10	22%
11th Grade Mathematics (Farmington School District)	32	10	22%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Farmington Senior High School)	43	41	2%
11th Grade Reading (Farmington School District)	43	41	2%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Farmington Senior High School)	32	10	22%
All Grades Mathematics (Farmington School District)	28	38	10%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Farmington Senior High School)	43	41	2%
All Grades Reading (Farmington School District)	41	49	8%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Farmington Senior High School)	20	19	1%
All Grades Science (Farmington School District)	19	41	22%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	239	10.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	220	11.3%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	30.5%	11%

Schools Near Farmington Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Farmington Senior High School	Public	9-12	40 Thayer Dr.	Farmington	03835	Strafford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 755-2811	239	23	10.3	30.5%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	10.2	83^rd of 87 public high schools	4.6%		10.8	80^th of 85 public high schools	5.9%	3	10.0	43.0	10.0	43.0	17.0	17.0	$20,662
Nute High School	Public	9-12	22 Elm St.	Milton	03851	Strafford County	Milton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 652-4591	147	12	12.0	34.0%	139 (94.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	46.7	40^th of 87 public high schools	54.0%		12.8	76^th of 85 public high schools	10.6%	36		52.0		52.0	47.0	47.0	$25,294
Bud Carlson Academy	Public	9-12	150 Wakefield Street Suite 8	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-3678	76	7	10.8	44.7%	68 (89.5%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)								(n/a)
Spaulding High School	Public	9-12	130 Wakefield St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-0757	1,301	93	13.9	31.6%	1,133 (87.1%)	15 (1.2%)	49 (3.8%)	24 (1.8%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (5.8%)	25.8	68^th of 87 public high schools	21.8%		37.5	50^th of 85 public high schools	41.2%	18	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	31.0	31.0	$16,308
Prospect Mountain High School	Public	9-12	242 Suncook Valley Rd.	Alton	03809	Belknap County	Prospect Mountain JMA School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 875-3800	387	42	9.8	22.2%	362 (93.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	38.1	49^th of 87 public high schools	43.7%		47.8	38^th of 85 public high schools	55.3%	11	23.0	58.0	23.0	58.0	34.0	34.0
Pittsfield High School	Public	9-12	23 Oneida St.	Pittsfield	03263	Merrimack County	Pittsfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 435-6701	159	11	13.9	35.2%	144 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31.1	59^th of 87 public high schools	32.2%		38.2	49^th of 85 public high schools	42.4%	10	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	38.0	38.0	$21,889
Kingswood Regional High School	Public	9-12	396 S. Main St.	Wolfeboro	03894	Carroll County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 569-2055	720	64	11.3	26.0%	686 (95.3%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.5%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	58.3	33^rd of 87 public high schools	62.1%		44.3	40^th of 85 public high schools	52.9%	7	30.0	62.0	30.0	62.0	48.0	48.0	$21,553
Somersworth High School	Public	9-12	11 Memorial Dr.	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 692-2431	394	34	11.4	30.5%	297 (75.4%)	12 (3.0%)	15 (3.8%)	35 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	25.9	67^th of 87 public high schools	23.0%		17.7	70^th of 85 public high schools	17.6%	3	12.0	52.0	12.0	52.0	34.0	34.0	$20,583
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy	Public	9-12	907 First NH Tpke.	Northwood	03261	Rockingham County	Coe-Brown Northwood Academy School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 942-5531	686	61	11.2	3.5%	661 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	86.5	11^th of 87 public high schools	87.4%		94	4^th of 85 public high schools	95.3%	7	45.0	74.0	45.0	74.0	64.0	64.0
Dover Senior High School	Public	9-12	25 Alumni Dr.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6900	1,505	105	14.2	23.9%	1,249 (83.0%)	29 (1.9%)	49 (3.3%)	94 (6.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (5.2%)	62.1	29^th of 87 public high schools	66.7%		45.2	39^th of 85 public high schools	54.1%	10	36.0	61.0	36.0	61.0	48.0	48.0	$14,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Farmington Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Farmington Senior High School?

Students at Farmington Senior High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Farmington Senior High School in?

Farmington School District

How many students attend Farmington Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Farmington Senior High School.

Is Farmington Senior High School a good school?

Farmington Senior High School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of New Hampshire high schools.

What schools feed into Farmington Senior High School?

Farmington Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley View Community School
Middle : Henry Wilson Memorial School

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