Farmington Senior High School is a public comprehensive high school in Farmington, Missouri that is part of the Farmington School District. As of 2019-2020 the student body is 93% white, 3% African-American, 2% Hispanic and 1% Asian.
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Farmington Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Farmington Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Farmington school district, encompassing approximately 319.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 19.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Farmington Sr. High School's student population of 1,354 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Farmington Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Black Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Sr. High School's ranking?
Farmington Sr. High School is ranked #275 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Farmington Sr. High School often compared to?
Farmington Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, North Co. Sr. High School, West County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Farmington Sr. High School?
1,354 students attend Farmington Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Farmington Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmington Sr. High School?
Farmington Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmington Sr. High School offer ?
Farmington Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Sr. High School part of?
Farmington Sr. High School is part of Farmington R-VII School District.
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