Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School

Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
600 Harlan Ave,  Johnstown, PA
Ferndale Area School District
3.4
2.3
284 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew P. Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
7%
State Average
29.5%
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
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
77.7%
Black
9.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 46 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 38 Students
University of Pittsburgh 32 Students
Slippery Rock University 30 Students
Saint Francis University 30 Students
Penn State 26 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 23 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 18 Students
Duquesne University 16 Students
Temple University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Communications 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Civil Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 48 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/17/2025
Some of the best experiences at the school can be the people. You can meet some really nice people and make some life long friends. The worst part is probably the sudden policy changes during the school year.
4.0 Junior
5/16/2025
I've gone to this school my whole life (current junior), and have always felt a sense of community, from the small student population and the wide variety of extracurricular offered. I do feel that there could have been more preparation for after graduation though.
3.0 NicheUser
2/24/2015
We could use a major upgrade on most of our sport equipment and fields.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 4 Reviews
5.0 other
8/15/2015
We have many successful family members that graduated from this fine school. The local feel of this school is one of camaraderie and pride.
principal
1/24/2015
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1.0 other
2/27/2013
Ferndale has a problem with keeping the principle at the high school, which interferes with the students learning since things get changed every time they recieve a new principal.
1.0 student
2/6/2008

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Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Johnstown, PA and is served by the Ferndale Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 284 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1150. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greater Johnstown Senior High School, Genesis Christian Academy, Bishop McCort Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Johnstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School.

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