University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2521 Bermuda St,  Ferndale, MI
Ferndale Public Schools
3.8
3.6
514 Students
C-
Niche Grade
University High School is in the northern part of Ferndale, at the corner of Oakridge and Bermuda. Ninth through twelfth-grade students are taught at the school. It has 485 students, with a 27 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio. It is a public school and accepts students throughout the Metro Detroit area. The school focuses on a college preparatory curriculum. A college success advisor works at the school to help students plan for their future. The school also has an early college program through Wayne State University. This program allows students to take college courses and earn credit. There are many clubs and activities offered at the school. These include athletic teams, a robotics club, and a student council. There are several advanced opportunities offered, such as the Oakland Skills Technical Center, where juniors and seniors can learn vocational and technical skills. The school has a 95% graduation rate and is known throughout the community as a supportive environment for students to learn and grow.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Johanna Mracna
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
486:1

Student Diversity

Female
58%
Male
42%
Black
95.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 110 Students
Wayne State University 107 Students
Oakland University 95 Students
Central Michigan University 82 Students
Eastern Michigan University 81 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 63 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 63 Students
Western Michigan University 61 Students
Ferris State University 54 Students
Grand Valley State University 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Entrepreneurship 11 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Communications 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 99 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/30/2023
this school is a great school that is focused on preparing kids for collage with the laxed schedule to the tougher grading scale .There's free enrollment to Wayne state if you attend the school and the staff makes the school feel like a family.
5.0 Senior
1/9/2021
University High School is a excellent place of learning. The teachers and staff are very supportive of you as a person and your learning experience. No matter what time of the day or evening and you run into a problem. You can email or request a conference and in no time you will get a response. They offer tutoring after school tutoring, pipeline studies and one on one help. This is an awesome place to learn. So much to offer .
4.0 Senior
3/2/2020
I like how I was able to retake a tests until I get the grades I want. They want us to succeed. They are very flexible with the grading scale. The teachers and counselors are very supportive. The school prepares your college. They are programs for any and everybody there.
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3.6 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/19/2015
I really enjoy the interactions my son is able to have with his teachers it shows that the teachers care about the education
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4.0 student
7/28/2013
I like it here yes i has its flaws but its and okay school. I like the academics and the administration involvement . The students are rowdy but in the end its cool i like it and i would recommend it there is a friend there for everyone.
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1.0 student
8/30/2010
Horrible school. The students are ghetto. This school is nothing compared to Ferndale High School. The building is to small, we have no books or extracurricular activities. I'm leaving.
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parent
4/21/2010
I think that this is one of the best school within in the Metro area. We enrolled my grandson because his choices were very limited within the Detroit Public school district. The choices were not good at all. Upon meeting the principal and staff and heard what they had to say about education and stu...
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