Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, Connecticut that serves grades 9-12. In Newsweek's 2005 poll, FHS was ranked #1 in Connecticut and #271 in the nation, scoring high on both the challenge index and the equity and excellence index.
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Farmington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farmington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
5%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: River Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington High School's ranking?
Farmington High School is ranked #134 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Farmington High School often compared to?
Farmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
1,287 students attend Farmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Farmington High School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmington High School offer ?
Farmington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmington High School part of?
Farmington High School is part of Farmington School District.
School Reviews
5 8/14/2013
This school is amazing. The kids are great and the teachers are great too. Although they do have a very high academic standard. This school is amazing
5 10/6/2006
The quality of the academics at FHS is fantastic. The The sports? Fabulous. Music Program? Very good. Extra curricular activities? by the bucketload. The Campus? supreme. Students are seemingly given the power to decide what they want to do with ther life (as long as the faculty agrees), and are encouraged to voice their opinions on world views, politics, and the way the school is run(unless it varies from the Teacher's opinion, in which they will strive their hardest to lure students to agree). Here at FHS, we believe "children are the future.... unless we can stop them now.
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