FERRIS H S

821 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

821

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERRIS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	616
Black	60
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
616 (75.0 %)
White
128 (15.6 %)
Black
60 (7.3 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FERRIS ISD
Phone:	(972)544-3737
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 239

Grade 10 232

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 165