Farmington Central High School

30175 HIGHMEADOW RD
FARMINGTN HLS, MI 48334

www.farmington.k12.mi.us

153 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Farmington Central High School, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is an alternative high school within the Farmington Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle with the traditional large-school setting. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school emphasizes personalized instruction, stronger teacher-student relationships, and a tailored approach to curriculum that helps students overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

The school’s mission focuses on student empowerment, offering a range of programs that cater to diverse learning styles and individual pace requirements. Whether students are looking to recover credits, seek a smaller social environment, or pursue a different educational path, Farmington Central prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic success. By providing a safe and focused atmosphere, the school ensures that its students stay on track to earn their diplomas and prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, including college, vocational training, or the workforce.

153

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	8
Black	60
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
69 (45.1 %)
Black
60 (39.2 %)
Two or More
11 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.2 %)
American Indian
3 (2.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farmington Public School District
Phone:	(248)489-3827
Website:	http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 100