Farmington High School

What Farmington High School does

Farmington High School is a public high school located at 32000 Shiawassee Street in Farmington, Michigan, operating as part of the Farmington Public Schools (FPS) district, which serves approximately 9.3K students and 1.3K staff across 22 buildings spanning early childhood through age 22. The school's core academic portfolio centers on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides a globally recognized curriculum including Theory of Knowledge, Creativity Activity Service, and Extended Essay components, alongside a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program offering 11 high-skill, high-demand pathways that produced 587 state-approved credentials in 2024-25. Additional programming includes the Accelerated College Experience (ACE) early college partnership, the Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) partnership, and Farmington Online for virtual instruction.

The technology layer is largely third-party and operational rather than proprietary: Canvas serves as the learning management system, MISTAR as the student information system, Varsity Tutors provides supplemental tutoring access, Xello powers Educational Development Plans, Nutrislice handles meal menus, and EFUNDS processes payments. In Fall 2024, the district launched FETCH (Farmington's Education and Therapy Canine Helpers), a therapy dog program featuring six Labrador and Golden Retrievers with 9-12 months of specialized training. Partnerships with Care Solace (mental health services) and various community sponsors support student wellness.

Farmington High School is a publicly funded entity; no tuition is charged to district residents. Revenue flows to the parent district through Michigan per-pupil foundation allowance, local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I, Title II, and special education funding, rather than through commercial pricing. The customer base is inherently captive: students residing within the Farmington Public Schools attendance area, supported by an extended family engagement ecosystem reflected in 55 home languages represented across the district and active PTSA participation. Recognition includes Michigan Top 100, US News Best High Schools, and US News College Success designations.

Name

Farmington High School

Legal name

Farmington High School

Website

https://fhs.farmington.k12.mi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, Michigan, operated by the Farmington Public Schools district. It serves district-resident students grades 9-12 with core academics, the IB Diploma Programme, 11 CTE pathways, ACE early college, and OSTC technical partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB)

Keywords

• Public high school
• Secondary education
• Career technical education
• College preparation programs
• International baccalaureate program

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Farmington High School operates as a public high school within Farmington Public Schools district, funded primarily through state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, and federal grants including Title I, Title II, and special education funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Farmington High School is a public high school within the Farmington Public Schools district that delivers secondary education to students in grades 9-12. It offers core academics alongside specialized pathways including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 11 high-skill pathways, Farmington Online virtual learning, Accelerated College Experience (ACE), Oakland School Technical Campuses (OSTC), and counseling, athletics, and clubs. The school is supported by district technology including Canvas LMS and MISTAR SIS.

Product overview

Farmington High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising core academic programs alongside specialized pathways. The school provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme as its premier academic distinction, complemented by Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 11 high-demand pathways and 587 credentials earned in 2024-25. Additional programs include Farmington Online for virtual learning, the ACE early college program, and OSTC technical campus partnerships. The FETCH Therapy Dogs program (launched Fall 2024) represents an innovative student wellness initiative. Together these offerings serve approximately 1,900 students with academics, career preparation, and student support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Falcons: School mascot for Farmington High School
• FETCH (Farmington's Education and Therapy Canine Helpers)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
• Accelerated College Experience (ACE)
• Oakland School Technical Campuses (OSTC)

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme A globally recognized academic pathway that challenges students to think critically and confidently. Offers rigorous academics with IB Core components including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity Activity Service (CAS), and Extended Essay (EE). Students can earn both FPS and IB diplomas.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) One of FPS's largest CTE programs in Oakland County offering 11 high-skill, high-demand career pathways. Students gain real-world experience and industry-ready skills. In 2024-25, students earned 587 state-approved CTE credentials.
• Farmington Online Virtual instruction program offering families a variety of online programming options for students seeking remote learning alternatives.
• Accelerated College Experience (ACE) Early college program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school, providing a pathway to post-secondary success.
• Oakland School Technical Campuses (OSTC) Technical education partnership providing specialized career and technical training at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses for students seeking trade and technical career pathways.
• FETCH Therapy Dogs Therapy canine program launched Fall 2024 promoting emotional, academic, and social well-being. Features 6 trained therapy dogs across district schools. Dogs are Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers with 9-12 months of specialized training, owned by the district and handled by trained staff.
• Athletics Program School athletics program supporting student extracurricular involvement and physical education as part of the high school experience.
• Counseling Services Counseling office providing career planning, college planning, FAFSA and financial aid updates, community service tracking, scheduling and graduation requirements, NCAA resources, transcripts and diplomas, tutoring coordination, scholarships, and graduation information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 587 state-approved CTE credentials earned by students in 2024-25
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FETCH Program SponsorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsors including VCA Animal Hospitals (veterinary care for Sunny, Koda, Lois), Plaza Veterinary Hospital (veterinary care for Zippy), Scrubbers Self Serve Dog Wash (grooming services), Nakisher Orthodontics (monetary donations), and Premier Pet Supply (supplies and discounts) support the therapy dog program.
• Varsity TutorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmington Public Schools partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students with free access to additional learning tools. This partnership enhances academic support for all enrolled students.
• Care SolacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare Solace connects students, staff, and their families to providers and care at no cost. This mental health resource partnership supports the social-emotional well-being of the school community.
• Oakland School Technical Campuses (OSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oakland Schools Technical Campus providing career and technical education programs. Students can earn industry certifications and explore skilled trades and technical careers.
• Oakland ACE (Accelerated College Experience)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly college program partnership allowing students to earn college credits and certifications while still in high school, providing a pathway to post-secondary success.
• Farmington/Farmington Hills Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education foundation providing grants and support for innovative programs and educational initiatives within the district.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• National Heritage Academies: Michigan-based charter management organization; operates schools competing for the same families considering public school choice, including against FHS for enrollment and staff.

Broad incumbents

• Farmington Public Schools District: Parent district governing FHS and 21 other buildings; sets funding, curriculum standards, and partnership strategy, making the district itself the closest governing-body peer.
• Stride, Inc. Largest U.S. online K-12 education provider; comparable through Farmington Online and represents the broader incumbent in digital K-12 delivery that any virtual program at FHS must compete with or partner alongside.

Direct peers

• Troy High School: High-performing suburban Detroit public high school consistently ranked in Michigan Top 100; comparable in IB/AP breadth, CTE pathways, and Southeast Michigan catchment dynamics.
• Rochester Adams High School: Rochester Community Schools high school with comparable suburban profile, IB and AP programming, and strong post-secondary placement metrics; competes directly with FHS for college-bound families.
• Harrison High School: Third Farmington Public Schools high school, sharing district infrastructure, OSTC/ACE partnerships, and IB-style programming—directly comparable for intra-district performance.
• Bloomfield Hills High School: Suburban Oakland County public high school with comparable demographics, IB offerings, and academic reputation; directly comparable as a high-performing Michigan public high school in the same competitive corridor as FHS.
• Birmingham Seaholm High School: Birmingham Public Schools flagship high school in the same suburban corridor, with comparable IB offerings, high graduation outcomes, and family demographic profile to FHS.
• North Farmington High School: Sibling high school within Farmington Public Schools; shares district funding, partnerships, and operating model, providing a direct internal benchmark for FHS.

Others

• International Baccalaureate Organization: Curriculum and credentialing authority for the IB Diploma Programme offered at FHS; not a competitor but a critical ecosystem enabler whose standards shape FHS's academic differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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