For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 133 students in Ferndale, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Ferndale, CA is Ferndale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Ferndale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ferndale High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ferndale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ferndale, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ferndale, CA include Ferndale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ferndale?
1 public high schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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