Farmington Senior High School is a public high school located in Farmington, Minnesota, United States. It is part of Farmington Area Public Schools. The school was located at 200 Denmark Avenue, until 2009, when the school opened at 20655 Flagstaff Avenue. Farmington's team name is the Tigers.
Serving 2,196 students in grades 9-12, Farmington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 2,196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
Farmington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Siberian Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington High School's ranking?
Farmington High School is ranked #1291 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Farmington High School often compared to?
Farmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Senior High School, Lakeville North High School, Rosemount Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
2,196 students attend Farmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Farmington High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmington High School offer ?
Farmington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington High School part of?
Farmington High School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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