Ferndale High School
Ferndale High School serves 1,485 students in grades 9-12.
Ferndale High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ferndale High School's student population of 1,485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,485 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ferndale High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ferndale High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1265 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 64% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ferndale High School is Ferndale Re-engagement (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Parent Community Connection (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Central Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 343 students10
0.5 miles
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600 0.5 PK-5 343 - Ferndale Parent Community Connection Alternative School Grades: K-8
0.6 miles
5870 Hendrickson Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210 0.6 K-8 n/a - Ferndale Ferndale Special Services Special Education School Grades: PK | 69 students
0.7 miles
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221 0.7 PK 69 - Ferndale Vista Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 604 students10
0.7 miles
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370 0.7 6-8 604 - Ferndale Ferndale Re-engagement Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
0.8 miles
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362 0.8 9-12 45
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