Farmington Central High School

Farmington Central High School is an alternative high school located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. The school serves students from eighth through twelfth grade and has a total enrollment of 149 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, ensuring that each student receives individual attention. With ten full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a supportive learning environment.

Farmington Central High School's MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it at the 59th percentile among Michigan schools and ranking #1320 out of 3204 schools statewide. The academic score is 3.5/10, indicating that there is room for improvement in both ELA/Reading (25% proficient or above) and Math (20% proficient or above). Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and growth.

Located in a small city setting, Farmington Central High School benefits from being part of a vibrant community that supports education.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Farmington Central High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Farmington Central High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.