Ferndale Area JSHS
283 Students
High School 7th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 20 |
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White220 (77.7 %)
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Black26 (9.2 %)
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Two or More20 (7.1 %)
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Hispanic15 (5.3 %)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 56 |
| Grade 8 | 48 |
| Grade 9 | 49 |
| Grade 10 | 54 |
| Grade 11 | 35 |
| Grade 12 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 137 | 48.4% |
| Male | 146 | 51.6% |
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