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#513 of 864 schools in NM
Farmington High
High School · Farmington · Farmington, NM
A high school in Farmington, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 SUNSET AVENUE, Farmington, NM 87401
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Farmington High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farmington High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,443/100K
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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
$56,358
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Navajo Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Navajo Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Rocinante HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farmington
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farmington High is listed in FARMINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farmington High
Farmington High is a public high school in Farmington, NM, part of Farmington, serving approximately 1,821 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farmington High
What grades does Farmington High serve?
Farmington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Farmington High?
Farmington High has an enrollment of approximately 1,821 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farmington High rank in NM?
Farmington High ranks #513 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Farmington High's MySchoolScout rating?
Farmington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmington High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Farmington High a charter school?
No, Farmington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farmington High a Title I school?
No, Farmington High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmington High?
60.8% of students at Farmington High 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
- 1,821
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (505) 324-0352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87401)
- 45,020
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 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 87401; 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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