Ferndale High vs Fortuna Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale High
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
| Measure | Ferndale High Ferndale, California | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 1,343 | #873 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10632 of 16,910 | #13575 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 145 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Ferndale | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 28.9).
- •Ferndale High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Ferndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 66.1%).
- •Ferndale High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 20.7).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 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 Ferndale High better than Fortuna Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale High ranks higher (41.3 vs 28.9 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 Ferndale High and Fortuna Union High?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High: 145. Fortuna Union High: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High and Fortuna Union High rank in California?
Ferndale High is 548th of 1,343 and Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).