Serving 1,323 students in grades 9-12, Ferndale 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Ferndale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ferndale High School is ranked #943 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferndale High School often compared to?
Ferndale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferndale High School?
The graduation rate of Ferndale High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferndale High School?
1,323 students attend Ferndale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ferndale High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferndale High School offer ?
Ferndale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale High School part of?
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