Ferndale High School
Tel:
(360)383-9240
- Ferndale High School serves 1,485 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ferndale High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
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 declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,485 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ferndale High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ferndale High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #820 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 65% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Vista Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
0.5 miles
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9600 0.5 PK-5 328 - Ferndale Ferndale Special Services Special Education School
Grades: PK | 46 students
0.7 miles
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9221 0.7 PK 46 - Ferndale Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
0.7 miles
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9370 0.7 6-8 619 - Ferndale Ferndale Re-engagement Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9362 0.8 9-12 n/a - Ferndale Skyline Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
0.9 miles
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360)383-9450 0.9 PK-5 420
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