Excellent
#118 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Farmington High School
High School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington, MI
A high school in Farmington, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
32000 SHIAWASSEE RD, Farmington, MI 48336
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Farmington High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Farmington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,325
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions UnlimitedEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Mercy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Oakland Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Clarenceville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farmington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farmington High School is listed in Farmington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farmington High School
Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, MI, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 1,471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farmington High School
What grades does Farmington High School serve?
Farmington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farmington High School rank in MI?
Farmington High School ranks #118 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Farmington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farmington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farmington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmington High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Farmington High School a charter school?
No, Farmington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farmington High School a Title I school?
No, Farmington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmington High School?
29.6% of students at Farmington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (248) 489-3455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48336)
- 26,920
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48336; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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