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Ferndale Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 483 students in Ferndale Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ferndale Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
483 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ferndale Unified School District, which is ranked #702 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#684 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
72%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,592 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,557 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,592
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,557
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Best Ferndale Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5300
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferndale Unified School District?
Ferndale Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 483 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale Unified School District?
Ferndale Unified School District is ranked #702 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale Unified School District?
72% of Ferndale Unified School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale Unified School District?
Ferndale Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ferndale Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,557 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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