High Schools in Ferndale School District

The Ferndale School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Ferndale High School and Ferndale Re-Engagement. While Ferndale High School is the larger and more prominent of the two, serving over 1,300 students, Ferndale Re-Engagement caters to a smaller, specialized population of 43 students.

Academically, Ferndale High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are below the state averages, and its 4-year graduation rate of 83.6% is lower than the state average. The school also has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 10.8%. In contrast, Ferndale Re-Engagement spends significantly less per student, suggesting different funding priorities or resource allocation. The racial and ethnic makeup of the two schools is similar, with a diverse student population that includes a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students at Ferndale Re-Engagement.

Overall, the data highlights both the strengths and challenges faced by the high schools in the Ferndale School District. While Ferndale High School is the larger and more established school, it faces academic performance issues that may require further examination and targeted interventions. Ferndale Re-Engagement, with its smaller size and specialized focus, appears to serve a unique population of students, but its lower per-student spending may raise questions about equity and resource allocation within the district.