Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High vs Ferndale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students
Ferndale High
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High Sacramento, California | Ferndale High Ferndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,343 | #548 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13379 of 16,910 | #10632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 156 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24.5% |
| city | Sacramento | Ferndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 29.8).
- •Ferndale High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Ferndale High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Ferndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 62.8%).
- •Ferndale High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High is the larger school with 156 students compared with 145.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High better than Ferndale High?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale High ranks higher (41.3 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High and Ferndale High?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Ferndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High: 156. Ferndale High: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High and Ferndale High rank in California?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High is 848th of 1,343 and Ferndale High is 548th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).