Farmington Central High Sch

www.dist265.com

383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Farmington Central High School, located in Farmington, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265. As a small-town public high school, it functions as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, while maintaining a strong focus on fostering close relationships between faculty and students.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which are integral to the school’s culture. By balancing traditional academic coursework with a variety of clubs, sports, and vocational opportunities, Farmington Central aims to develop well-rounded individuals. The school is characterized by a "small-school feel," where community pride and local engagement are emphasized, ensuring that students feel connected to both their peers and the broader Farmington area.

383

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington Central High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
356 (93.0%)
Two or More
15 (3.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farmington Central CUSD 265
Phone:	(309)245-1000
Website:	http://www.dist265.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 86