School Overview
Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Ferndale Area School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12. The institution emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, striving to prepare its pupils for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum requirements, elective opportunities, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of adolescents transitioning toward graduation.

Beyond its academic focus, the school plays an integral role in the local Ferndale community by fostering school spirit and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Ferndale Area JSHS aims to provide a more personalized educational experience, encouraging strong faculty-student relationships. The school’s administration and staff work in tandem to ensure that students are not only meeting state educational standards but are also developing the personal and social skills necessary to become contributing members of their community.
283
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Area JSHS
Demographic Student Count
White220
Hispanic15
Black26
Asian2
Two or More20
  • White
    220 (77.7 %)
  • Black
    26 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ferndale Area SD
Phone: (814)288-5757
Website: http://www.fasdk12.org/jrsrhigh.htm
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ferndale Area JSHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 756
Grade 848
Grade 949
Grade 1054
Grade 1135
Grade 1241
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ferndale Area JSHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13748.4%
Male14651.6%