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Ferndale High

Ferndale Unified · Humboldt County · 1231 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536-9416

(707) 786-5900

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5/10
#671
Rank 671 out of 1,227
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #663 · 46th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #465 · 62nd percentile
Science2/10 · #1156 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into one of California's most charming Victorian villages, Ferndale High serves a tight-knit rural community where nearly everyone knows everyone — and that intimacy shows up in how the school operates. Math and science scores stand out here, making it a solid fit for families who value a rigorous STEM foundation without the noise and pressure of a big suburban campus. If you're drawn to the slower pace of the Humboldt County coast, the redwood-lined back roads, and a genuinely small-town upbringing, Ferndale offers a high school experience that's hard to replicate anywhere else in the state.

Student Demographics

32 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
28 (88%)
Hispanic
3 (9%)
American Indian
1 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged16 (50%)
Students with Disabilities2 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

145
Enrollment
12.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
11.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92%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.

4
AP Courses
offered
18.4%
AP Participation
of students
23
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Wildcats · CIF North Coast Section

13
varsity sports
5 boys
5 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Soccer (Girls)SoftballTennis (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs2/10 · #1983 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found