FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Farwell High School is a public high school that is part of the Farwell Area Schools school district, located in FARWELL, MI with about 485 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Farwell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Farwell High School, located in Farwell, Michigan, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Farwell Area Schools district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for student development. The school is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or entering higher education.
The district emphasizes a supportive community environment, leveraging its modest size to foster closer relationships between students, faculty, and families. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Farwell High School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, aimed at promoting school spirit and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as contributing members of the local and broader Michigan community.
For more information, contact Farwell High School at (989) 588-9913 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FARWELL, MI 48622-8762
(989) 588-9913
http://www.farwellschools.net
FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in FARWELL, MI with about 485 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Farwell Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 485
- Teachers:
- 19.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 485 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.