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Ferndale High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Midsize

Reported Enrollment

1,323

students

District

Ferndale School District

County Context Score

46/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

P.O. Box 428, Ferndale, WA, 98248

School District

Ferndale School District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
530285000460
District ID
5302850

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,323 students

School Setting

Suburb: Midsize

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Ferndale High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Whatcom County has 75 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Ferndale High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Ferndale School District, Whatcom County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Ferndale High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Ferndale School District.

School scale

1,323 students

Ferndale High School reports 1,323 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 18 other high schools in Whatcom County with enrollment data, 18 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 143 students.

County peer set

19 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 188 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

13 district schools

Ferndale School District lists 7 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

7

Middle

2

High

2

Other

2

Nearby context inside Ferndale School District

Beach ElemKG–5 · Primary · 43 studentsListed
Cascadia ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 429 studentsListed
Central ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 311 studentsListed
Custer ElemKG–5 · Primary · 329 studentsListed
Eagleridge ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 452 studentsListed
North Bell Learning CenterPK–KG · Primary · 127 studentsListed

School Profile FAQ

Is Ferndale High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Ferndale School District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Ferndale High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Ferndale High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Ferndale High School with nearby schools?

Ferndale High School should be compared with 19 high schools in Whatcom County, plus other schools in Ferndale School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Ferndale High School?

Before using Ferndale High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Ferndale School District.

Part of Ferndale School District

Ferndale High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,651 students across 13 schools.

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Schools in District

13

Reported Enrollment

4,651

13 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Beach ElemKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Central ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Custer ElemKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Vista Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Skyline Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Eagleridge ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Horizon Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Ferndale Special ServicesPK · OtherListed only
  • Cascadia ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • FERNDALE RE-ENGAGEMENT9–12 · HighListed only

Whatcom County Schools

County Context Score

46/100

County-level composite across 75 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor