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Farmington High School

High School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington, MN

A high school in Farmington, MN where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20655 FLAGSTAFF AVE, Farmington, MN 55024

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$13,007
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Farmington High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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 Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average413/100K

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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

$123,582

Median home value

$350,500

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeville North HighEnrollment path unverified6.27–122.8 mi1,866Compare →
Lakeville South HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.3 mi1,895Compare →
Lakeville Pathways AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.26–123.5 mi62Compare →
Children's Mn - LakevilleEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–124.6 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Farmington Public School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$13,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%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, MN, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 2,196 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,580 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Farmington High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Farmington Senior High School is a public high school located in Farmington, Minnesota, and is part of the Farmington Area Public Schools district (ISD 192) 2. The school relocated from 200 Denmark Avenue to its current address at 20655 Flagstaff Avenue in 2009 2. The broader district serves approximately 6,000 students across five elementary schools, two middle schools, and the single high school, employing over 1,000 staff members including nearly 500 licensed teachers 1. Academically, the Class of 2024 at Farmington High School achieved a graduation rate of 91.7%, which was 7.5 percentage points higher than the 2024 Minnesota state average of 84.2% 1. The district allocates 83% of its spending to instruction and student services 1.
Sources (2)
  1. farmington.k12.mn.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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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 2,196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High School is 20.1:1. 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 MN?

Farmington High School ranks #1,580 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Farmington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Farmington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

21.5% 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
2,196
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 55024)
36,681
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
36.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 55024; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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