University High School
Tel:
(248)586-8846
- University High School serves 455 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
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University High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- University High School's student population of 455 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2950 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University High School is Ferndale Adult Education (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Ferndale Adult Education Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248)546-6832 0.7 9-12 n/a - Ferndale Tri County Educational Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 363 students
0.7 miles
21131 Garden Lane
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248)586-8885 0.7 9-12 363 - Ferndale Ferndale High School Grades: 9-12 | 765 students
1.0 miles
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248)548-8622 1.0 9-12 765 - Hazel Park Hazel Park Adult Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
420 West 9 Mile Rd
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248)658-5600 1.0 9-12 n/a - Hazel Park Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 29 students
1.0 miles
1620 E. Elza
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248)658-5270 1.0 K-12 29
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