FARMINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

jrhigh.farmcards.org/o/fjhs

680 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Farmington Freshman Academy, located in Farmington, Arkansas, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to ninth-grade students within the Farmington School District. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic environment of the high school. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the requirements of high school graduation while fostering the personal and social maturity necessary for success in their upcoming upperclassman years.

The academy emphasizes a supportive environment that helps students acclimate to the "Farmington Cardinal" culture. Beyond core academics, the school provides a focused setting where teachers can closely monitor student progress, offer early interventions, and build strong relationships with students during this pivotal year. As part of the larger Farmington school system, the academy utilizes the district’s resources to ensure that students are academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to transition seamlessly into Farmington High School for their sophomore year.

680

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARMINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	82
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	44
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

White
517 (76.0%)
Hispanic
82 (12.1%)
Two or More
44 (6.5%)
Black
23 (3.4%)
American Indian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)266-1870
Website:	http://jrhigh.farmcards.org/o/fjhs
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 7 200

Grade 8 233

Grade 9 247