FARMINGTON HIGH

fhs.fms.k12.nm.us

1,824 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Farmington High School, located on Sunset Avenue in Farmington, New Mexico, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Farmington Municipal School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school environment typically emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement, fostering a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Farmington High is deeply integrated into the culture of San Juan County, often acting as a focal point for community spirit through its sports teams, performing arts programs, and various student organizations. The institution focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and community engagement. For families and prospective students, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for staying informed about academic calendars, athletic events, and essential school policies.

1,824

Total Students

102.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARMINGTON HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	452
Black	18
Asian	11
Two or More	99
American Indian	781
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
781 (42.8 %)
White
462 (25.3 %)
Hispanic
452 (24.8 %)
Two or More
99 (5.4 %)
Black
18 (1.0 %)
Asian
11 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)324-0352
Website:	http://fhs.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,747
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 517

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 411