- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ferndale, MI
Ferndale High School
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261428005072
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, MI.
School address
District: Ferndale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261428005072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ferndale High School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 261428005072 · Ferndale, MI High · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 18:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale Middle School (528 students)
Ferndale High School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferndale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ferndale High School
739 students
- Ferndale Middl
Ferndale Middle School
528 students
- Ferndale Lower
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
517 students
- Ferndale Upper
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
501 students
- University Hig
University High School
469 students
- Tri County Edu
Tri County Educational Center
348 students
What this shows Ferndale High School reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale High School compares
Ferndale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
White 26.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ferndale High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Ferndale Public Schools reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri County Educational Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Ferndale
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale High School
How many students attend Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has 739 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ferndale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale High School?
53.2% of students at Ferndale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale High School?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale High School is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Ferndale, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferndale High School rank among public schools in Ferndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferndale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?
Besides Ferndale High School, Ferndale Public Schools also operates Ferndale Middle School (528 students), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus (517 students), and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus (501 students). See the Ferndale Public Schools district page for the complete list.