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Ferndale High School

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Ferndale High School ranks 433 rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

433^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 46% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Ferndale High School in Ferndale, MI, is a public high school serving 739 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Ferndale Public Schools district.

Ferndale High School stands out as the clear academic leader in its immediate region. While its overall state ranking has fluctuated over the years, the most recent data shows a strong rebound to the 46th percentile statewide—a significant improvement from the previous year and the best among traditional high schools in the area. This is especially evident when comparing test scores to nearby schools. For example, 11th-grade reading proficiency at Ferndale is 50.7%, compared to just 16.3% at Oak Park High School, 12.8% at Mumford High School, and 11.8% at University High School. The school also excels in science and social studies, where proficiency rates meet or exceed state averages—a rarity among its neighbors. Furthermore, Ferndale boasts a graduation rate of 91.2%, well above the state average of 84.0%, and a dropout rate of just 1.1%.

However, the school faces notable challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with 55.4% of students chronically absent—nearly double the state average. This disconnect between high attendance problems and strong graduation rates suggests the school may have effective credit recovery programs. Additionally, while the school performs exceptionally well for some student groups, there is a significant achievement gap, with other subgroups performing closer to the state average. Math proficiency remains a challenge at 16.2%, though the school's overall upward trajectory in state rankings over the past two years indicates recent improvements are taking hold. With per-student spending of $18,300, Ferndale invests heavily in its students, positioning itself as a strong option for families seeking a high-performing public high school in the area.

739

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,300

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220-2310

(248) 548-8622

District: Ferndale Public Schools

Feeder schools for Ferndale High School:

Elementary:	Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
	Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Middle:	Ferndale Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.2%

White:

26.4%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (36% vs 43% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (55% vs 28% Michigan)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg23%

Michigan avg43%

433^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Ferndale Public Schools

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	42.0	433 of 800	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.2	518 of 739	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.9	583 of 743	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	498 of 735	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	411 of 531	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.5	143 of 561	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	23.8	522 of 666	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.2	498 of 824	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.8	442 of 835	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.5	462 of 852	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.4	416 of 832	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.0	438 of 799	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.9	432 of 805	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.4	388 of 773	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.4	490 of 784	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.6	506 of 765	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.6	553 of 754	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	42.7	510 of 750	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.3	475 of 767	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.8	440 of 705	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	139 of 252	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.4	106 of 192	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.2	156 of 188	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.7	131 of 170	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.5	49 of 51	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.2	113 of 147	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.4	155 of 254	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	424 of 686	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.0	466 of 629	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.0	503 of 619	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	469 of 611	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.8	391 of 416	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	63.6	130 of 462	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	17.4	472 of 554	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.5	477 of 710	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	498 of 719	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.4	481 of 635	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.4	592 of 654	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	29.5	449 of 614	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.6	362 of 369	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	15.6	460 of 532	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.5	549 of 755	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	36.9	429 of 693	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	18.5	520 of 628	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.5	544 of 633	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.0	429 of 611	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.7	292 of 440	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.9	206 of 472	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	19.5	454 of 543	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.0	447 of 707	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	86 of 179	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.7	78 of 105	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.5	16 of 36	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.3	152 of 220	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	10.1	304 of 315	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	69 of 671	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	111 of 639	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.2	90 of 638	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	88 of 647	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	88.7	58 of 492	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	194 of 582	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	89.1	59 of 708	91.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)90th percentile+44 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)52nd percentile+6 vs school

African American (2026)45th percentile~ school

Female (2026)38th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)31st percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing51%~ state avg

English Language Arts49%-10 vs state

Social Studies43%~ state avg

Science34%~ state avg

Mathematics24%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ferndale High School	Public	9-12	881 Pinecrest Dr	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 548-8622	739	43	17.3	47.2%	195 (26.4%)	460 (62.2%)	19 (2.6%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	42	433^rd of 800 public high schools	45.9%		28.2	518^th of 739 public high schools	29.9%	85	46.1	51.4	24.8	22.5	50.7	16.2	34.5	43.2	$18,300	$1,122	$17,178
Tri County Educational Center	Public	9-12	21131 Garden Ln	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8885	348	12	29.0	80.2%	18 (5.2%)	315 (90.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)								(n/a)		31.6		335.3	368.4	324.4	2064.5	2074.5	$7,481	$926	$6,554
University High School	Public	9-12	2521 Bermuda St	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8846	469	22	21.8	73.3%	2 (0.4%)	453 (96.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	3.5	786^th of 800 public high schools	1.8%		4.7	718^th of 739 public high schools	2.8%	68	21.4	19.2	344.6	355.1	11.8	367.0	2.9	4.9	$12,918	$1,091	$11,827
Casa	Public	9-12	22180 Parklawn St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 691-8502	0	1	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oak Park High School	Public	9-12	13701 Oak Park Blvd	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7740	798	42	18.8	74.6%	15 (1.9%)	748 (93.7%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.5%)	7.6	734^th of 800 public high schools	8.3%		5.6	706^th of 739 public high schools	4.5%	28	22.7	27.4	4.6	4.7	16.3	376.8	5.9	21.8	$19,447	$1,627	$17,820
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School	Public	9-12	24131 S Chrysler Dr	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5200	332	3	123.8	75.9%	315 (94.9%)	16 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	796^th of 800 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)	4.3	10.1	288.9	4.4	329.1	321.4	2063.5	2073.0	$14,740	$1,417	$13,322
Mumford High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	17525 Wyoming St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 416-7524	850	48	17.7	85.9%	2 (0.2%)	823 (96.8%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	5.5	759^th of 800 public high schools	5.1%		7.5	684^th of 739 public high schools	7.4%	75	14.4	18.5	5.1	7.2	12.8	362.7	7.3	15.2	$20,738	$2,287	$18,451
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	15000 Trojan St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 397-3333	420	20	21.0	92.4%	0 (0.0%)	419 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	684^th of 800 public high schools	14.5%		11.8	649^th of 739 public high schools	12.2%	35	24.5	31.2	8.2	3.2	38.5	6.4	13.0	23.4	$13,642	$1,060	$12,582
LincolnKing AdamsYoung Academy High School Grove Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	13436 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 522-7602	660	19	34.7	84.7%	0 (0.0%)	655 (99.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4.1	780^th of 800 public high schools	2.5%		4.1	727^th of 739 public high schools	1.6%	53	20.8	16.7	342.3	4.0	13.1	379.7	5.1	7.7	$14,116	$1,078	$13,039
Hazel Park High School	Public	9-12	23400 Hughes Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5100	567	33	17.1	65.3%	243 (42.9%)	302 (53.3%)	15 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.4	672^nd of 800 public high schools	16.0%		13.3	639^th of 739 public high schools	13.5%	33	30.6	36.3	4.5	8.1	28.2	382.4	16.4	21.9	$20,570	$1,589	$18,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Ferndale High School

What schools feed into Ferndale High School?

Ferndale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Elementary : Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Middle : Ferndale Middle School

How many students attend Ferndale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 739 students attended Ferndale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ferndale High School?

Students at Ferndale High School are 62% African American, 26% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Ferndale High School in?

Ferndale Public Schools

Is Ferndale High School a good school?

Ferndale High School ranks 433^rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 school spending data (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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