Lynden High School vs. Ferndale High School
Should I attend Lynden 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 957 students in grades 9-12, Lynden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
957 students
1,297 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#953 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)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
72%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
212
355
Grade 10 Students
254
305
Grade 11 Students
245
315
Grade 12 Students
246
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
6%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
63%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
