Ferndale High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ferndale, Washington 98248 · Ferndale School District
#182 of 333 high schools in Washington
#7848 of 16,910 nationally
About Ferndale High School
Ferndale High School is a public high located in Ferndale, in the Ferndale School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,325 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 182nd of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,325.
There are 9 schools in Ferndale; Ferndale High School ranks 3rd of 8 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%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
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 High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- 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 High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Ferndale · Public other · Grades K–12
154 students · 0 m away
Central Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 724 m away
Mountain View Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
101 students · 936 m away
Vista Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students · 1.1 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students · 1.4 km away
Cascadia Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 2.4 km away
Eagleridge Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 2.6 km away
Horizon Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 2.7 km away
North Bell Learning Center
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
0 students · 4.4 km away
Meridian High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
534 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Capital High School
Olympia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students
Enumclaw Sr High School
Enumclaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Lynnwood High School
Bothell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Othello High School
Othello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
White River High School
Buckley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale High School a good school?
Ferndale High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #182 of 333 in Washington. 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 High School rank in Washington?
Ferndale High School ranks #182 of 333 high schools in Washington and #7848 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School had 1,325 students in 2025.
Is Ferndale High School a elementary school or a high school?
Ferndale High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ferndale High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferndale High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.