Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Farmington Municipal School District. FHS is one of four high schools in Farmington. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 who reside on the west side of the city along NM 170 and NM 371.
Serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Farmington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 1,821 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Kelly green
School Rankings
Farmington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
43%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)81%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington High School's ranking?
Farmington High School is ranked #595 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Farmington High School often compared to?
Farmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedra Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington High School is 81%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
1,821 students attend Farmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Farmington High School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico 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 School District.
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