Ferndale High School

Ferndale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1231 Main St,  Ferndale, CA
Ferndale Unified School District
3.2
5.0
133 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jack Lakin
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
16.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
148:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
73.6%
Hispanic
23.2%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
College of the Redwoods 28 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 21 Students
University of California - Davis 16 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 12 Students
California State University - Sacramento 10 Students
California State University, Chico 10 Students
Sonoma State University 10 Students
San Francisco State University 8 Students
University of California - Berkeley 7 Students
San Diego State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 13 Students
Business 7 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Dental Hygiene 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3 Students
English 3 Students
Early Childhood Education 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
12/17/2013
I went to early early college high school first before ferndale and THAT school prepared me for real life. Ferndale not so much.
3.0 NicheUser
12/17/2013
It wasn't a challenge after going to a college prep school first.
1.0 NicheUser
12/6/2013
Our superintendent/principal is the WORST. School is dysfunctional because of him. Decline in enrollment and many transfers after he arrived. Elderly School board backs every bad decision.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
5/6/2008

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Ferndale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ferndale, CA and is served by the Ferndale Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Ferndale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1070. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moore Academy, New Life Christian School, Quail Hill Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ferndale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ferndale High School.

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