Serving 126 students in grades 8-12, Farmington Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmington Central High School's student population of 126 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Farmington Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Central High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
45%
18%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Central High School's ranking?
Farmington Central High School is ranked #2407 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Farmington Central High School often compared to?
Farmington Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington Central High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington Central High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Farmington Central High School?
126 students attend Farmington Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Farmington Central High School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmington Central High School?
Farmington Central High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Farmington Central High School offer ?
Farmington Central High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Central High School part of?
Farmington Central High School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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