Farmington Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Farmington Alternative High School serves 12 students in grades 11-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
17%
23%
Black
(15-16)
16%
13%
White
(15-16)
67%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Farmington Alternative High School?
12 students attend Farmington Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Farmington Alternative High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmington Alternative High School?
Farmington Alternative High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmington Alternative High School offer ?
Farmington Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Farmington Alternative High School part of?
Farmington Alternative High School is part of Farmington School District.

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