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Ferndale Area JSHS

Ferndale Area SD · Cambria County · 600 Harlan Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905.0

(814)288-5757

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5/10
#348
Rank 348 out of 625
Top 56%
English Language Arts6/10 · #279 · 56th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #350 · 44th percentile
Science4/10 · #429 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ferndale Area JSHS sits just outside Johnstown in the rolling hills of Cambria County, serving a tight-knit community that values its small-school culture and personal connections between students and teachers. English scores lean a bit stronger than the state midpoint, making it a reasonable fit for families who prioritize literacy and communication skills. For those already rooted in the Johnstown area — where the cost of living is low and the pace of life is genuinely unhurried — Ferndale offers a familiar, community-grounded education without the anonymity of a larger district.

Student Demographics

79 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
59 (75%)
Hispanic
7 (9%)
Multiple Races
7 (9%)
African American
6 (8%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged79 (100%)
Students with Disabilities13 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

284
Enrollment
23.4
Teachers (FTE)
12.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
4.9%
AP Participation
of students
14
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #292 · 56th percentile

35 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found