Ferndale High School vs. Hazel Park High School
Should I attend Ferndale High School or Hazel Park 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
Ferndale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Hazel Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 672 students in grades 9-12, Ferndale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades 9-12, Hazel Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
672 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1107 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2462 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
184
138
Grade 10 Students
185
158
Grade 11 Students
142
132
Grade 12 Students
156
116
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
61%
45%
% White
28%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%