How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ferndale High | Fortuna Union High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ferndale, CA | Fortuna, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 145 | 826 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.8% | 58.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ferndale High | Fortuna Union High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,763 | $15,711 |
| District | Ferndale Unified | Fortuna Union High School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ferndale High | Fortuna Union High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 54.3% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 34.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ferndale High | Fortuna Union High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 228:1 | 229:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 30.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.