FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL
FERRIS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the FERRIS ISD school district, located in FERRIS, TX with about 758 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, FERRIS H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ferris High School, located at 1025 E 8th St in Ferris, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ferris Independent School District. Situated just south of Dallas, the school functions as a central hub for the community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The campus is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
As part of the smaller suburban district, Ferris High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives. The school typically engages students through a mix of athletic programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and school organizations, all aimed at fostering personal growth and community involvement. It serves as a vital component of the local Ferris area, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to student development and academic achievement.
For more information, contact FERRIS H S at (972) 544-3737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FERRIS, TX 75125-2812
(972) 544-3737
FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FERRIS, TX with about 758 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FERRIS ISD
- Total Students:
- 758
- Teachers:
- 54.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 758 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.9%
- White
- 22.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.