Serving 1,297 students in grades 9-12, Ferndale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ferndale High School's student population of 1,297 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferndale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferndale High School's ranking?
Ferndale High School is ranked #1038 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferndale High School often compared to?
Ferndale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferndale High School?
The graduation rate of Ferndale High School is 84%, which is equal to the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferndale High School?
1,297 students attend Ferndale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ferndale High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferndale High School offer ?
Ferndale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale High School part of?
Ferndale High School is part of Ferndale School District.
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