Farmington High School

1,263 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Farmington High School, located at 10 Monteith Drive in Farmington, Connecticut, is a highly regarded public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its strong academic focus, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and opportunities for college-level learning. The school is deeply committed to preparing students for higher education and career readiness, fostering an environment that balances scholarly achievement with personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Farmington High School offers a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a comprehensive suite of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse student clubs. The school’s modern facility is designed to support 21st-century learning, providing students with access to collaborative spaces and technology-integrated instruction. With a mission rooted in fostering global citizenship and critical thinking, the school maintains a strong reputation for community involvement and high graduation success, making it a cornerstone of the Farmington educational system.

1,263

Total Students

114.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	684
Hispanic	126
Black	57
Asian	324
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
684 (54.5 %)
Asian
324 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
126 (10.0 %)
Two or More
59 (4.7 %)
Black
57 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farmington School District
Phone:	(860)673-2514
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 297