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Ferndale High School

Grades 09–12 · Ferndale, WA · NCES 530285000460

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5830 Golden Eagle Drive · Ferndale, WA 98248

At a glance

Reported students

1,325

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

69.27

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington high enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

392

Ferndale High School: 1,325 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

19.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,339
Teachers (FTE)
73.31
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1

What the reported data says about Ferndale High School

Ferndale High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ferndale. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Ferndale School District. NCES reports 1,325 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ferndale High School

  1. 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.3%
Students with disabilities
13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
45.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
0.43
Psychologists (FTE)
3
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White55.4%
  • Hispanic23.7%
  • Black1.1%
  • Asian5.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial6.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Ferndale School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ferndale Re-Engagement

High · Grades 09–12

33 reported students

Ferndale Community Transitions

High · Grades 12–12

Enrollment not reported

Vista Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

550 reported students

Skyline Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

496 reported students

Eagleridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

457 reported students

Cascadia Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

440 reported students

View all 14 district schools →