Farwell High School

www.farwellschools.net

344 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Farwell High School, located in Farwell, Michigan, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Farwell Area Schools district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for student development. The school is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or entering higher education.

The district emphasizes a supportive community environment, leveraging its modest size to foster closer relationships between students, faculty, and families. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Farwell High School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, aimed at promoting school spirit and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as contributing members of the local and broader Michigan community.

344

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farwell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
312 (90.7%)
Hispanic
14 (4.1%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farwell Area Schools
Phone:	(989)588-9913
Website:	http://www.farwellschools.net
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 8 84

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 59