Ferndale Area JSHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905 · Ferndale Area SD
#385 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#6907 of 16,910 nationally
About Ferndale Area JSHS
Ferndale Area JSHS is a public high located in Johnstown, in the Ferndale Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 385th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 13 schools in Johnstown; Ferndale Area JSHS ranks 9th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ferndale Area JSHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ferndale Area JSHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Greater Johnstown SHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 8–12
917 students · 1.9 km away
Greater Johnstown MS
Johnstown · Public middle · Grades 5–7
615 students · 2.5 km away
Ferndale El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students · 3.6 km away
Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
749 students · 3.8 km away
Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 5.0 km away
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,133 students · 5.6 km away
Westmont Hilltop JSHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
689 students · 6.3 km away
Richland El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students · 6.5 km away
Richland HS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
693 students · 6.8 km away
Conemaugh Twp Area MS/SHS
Davidsville · Public high · Grades 6–12
491 students · 6.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale Area JSHS a good school?
Ferndale Area JSHS has a Success Index (US) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #385 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ferndale Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale Area JSHS ranks #385 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #6907 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ferndale Area JSHS?
Ferndale Area JSHS had 284 students in 2025.
Is Ferndale Area JSHS a elementary school or a high school?
Ferndale Area JSHS is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ferndale Area JSHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferndale Area JSHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.