Ferndale High School

www.ferndaleschools.org

712 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ferndale High School, located at 881 Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Ferndale Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. As part of a district committed to "learning for all," the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ferndale High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community connection. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and explore their personal interests. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive campus culture, the school strives to empower its student body to become active, informed, and responsible members of the global community.

712

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	20
Black	457
Asian	6
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
457 (64.2 %)
White
183 (25.7 %)
Two or More
42 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)548-8622
Website:	http://www.ferndaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 136

Ungraded 5