Summary:
The city of Ferndale, Michigan is home to 8 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the Ferndale Public Schools and Hazel Park School District.
Among the standout schools, Ferndale High School has the highest enrollment with 712 students and a strong 93.1% 4-year graduation rate, though its test scores lag behind the state average. In contrast, University High School, with a predominantly African American student population and high poverty rate, struggles academically with only 13.2% of 11th graders proficient in M-Step Science. Meanwhile, Webb Elementary stands out with higher-than-average test scores for the district.
Across the Ferndale schools, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, ranging from 34.6% at Ferndale Lower Elementary to 81.3% at University High. Funding disparities are also evident, with spending per student varying from $7,281 at Tri County Educational Center to $92,064 at Edison. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation to support student success across the Ferndale Public Schools and Hazel Park School District.
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