Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #949 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
262 students attend Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Ferndale Area SD School District.
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