Farmington High School
Farmington High School serves 2,115 students in grades 9-12.
Farmington High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Farmington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 2,115 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,115 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 104 teachers |
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School Comparison
Farmington High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1513 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Farmington Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Farmington High School is Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert Boeckman Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadowview Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmington Meadowview Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 716 students10
1.3 miles
6100 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100 1.3 PK-5 716 - Farmington Akin Road Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 670 students10
1.8 miles
5231 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700 1.8 PK-5 670 - Farmington Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 6 students
2.2 miles
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500 2.2 10-12 6 - Lakeville Lakeville Early Childhood Program Special Education School Grades: PK | 170 students
2.2 miles
8670 210th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2017 2.2 PK 170 - Farmington Robert Boeckman Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 937 students10
2.2 miles
800 Denmark Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1400 2.2 6-8 937
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