- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ferndale, WA
Ferndale High School
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530285000460
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Ferndale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Ferndale, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ferndale High School held near 1,338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530285000460 · Ferndale, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,325 enr · 18.9:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Middle School (550 students)
Ferndale High School held near 1,338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ferndale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ferndale High School
1,325 students
- Vista Middle S
Vista Middle School
550 students
- Skyline Elemen 496
Skyline Elementary School
496 students
- Eagleridge Ele 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- Horizon Middle 433
Horizon Middle School
433 students
What this shows Ferndale High School reports 1,325 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,325
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$18,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ferndale High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascadia Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale High School
How many students attend Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ferndale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,323 (2022-23) → 1,338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndale High School?
37.3% of students at Ferndale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale High School?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Ferndale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 8 public schools in Ferndale, WA. 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 School District?
Besides Ferndale High School, Ferndale School District also operates Vista Middle School (550 students), Skyline Elementary School (496 students), and Eagleridge Elementary (457 students). See the Ferndale School District district page for the complete list.