University High School

www.ferndaleschools.org

476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University High School, located at 2521 Bermuda in Ferndale, Michigan, is a specialized public high school that operates as part of the Ferndale Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its focus on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory environment, often functioning as an early college or specialized academy model designed to challenge students academically while fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

Because of its smaller size relative to traditional comprehensive high schools, University High School emphasizes personalized learning, strong student-teacher relationships, and a culture of high expectations. Students at the school often benefit from a curriculum that integrates academic excellence with social-emotional development. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings, you can visit their official district website at [www.ferndaleschools.org](http://www.ferndaleschools.org).

476

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	2
Black	454
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
454 (95.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
White
6 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ferndale Public Schools
Phone:	(248)586-8846
Website:	http://www.ferndaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 116

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 116