How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | OAK PARK, MI | FERNDALE, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 501 | 469 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 25.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | 80.5% |
| 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 Upper Elementary Campus | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,152 | $21,152 |
| District | Ferndale Public Schools | Ferndale Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 0.4% |
| African American | 37.3% | 96.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 469:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.5% | 92.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.