Blaine High School vs. Ferndale High School
Should I attend Blaine High School or Ferndale High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Ferndale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Blaine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
617 students
1,297 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1038 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
163
355
Grade 10 Students
148
305
Grade 11 Students
152
315
Grade 12 Students
154
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
6%
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
66%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
