For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,953 students in Ferndale, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale High School, Edison and Webb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Ferndale, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ferndale High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ferndale, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Edison
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Tri County Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21131 Garden Lane
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
University High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Bermuda
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jardon Vocational School
Special Education School
2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Ferndale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Oak Park - High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-1700
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-1700
Grades: 3-7
| 283 students
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2500 Martin Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 544-5257
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 544-5257
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
1244 Paxton Street
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-7680
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 545-7680
Grades: 3-4
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ferndale, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Ferndale, MI include Ferndale High School, Edison and Webb Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Ferndale, MI?
6 public high schools are located in Ferndale, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale, MI?
Ferndale, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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