Ferndale High

145 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ferndale High School is a public secondary school located in the small, historic community of Ferndale, California. Situated in Humboldt County, the school serves the local rural population and is known for its strong sense of community and connection to the surrounding Victorian-era town. As the primary high school for the Ferndale Unified School District, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student involvement in extracurricular activities.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate campus setting, which fosters a supportive relationship between students, faculty, and the broader Ferndale community. Beyond its core curriculum, Ferndale High is recognized for maintaining local traditions and promoting a tight-knit school culture that encourages student participation in athletics, arts, and community service projects. Its location on Main Street places it at the heart of the town, allowing the school to remain an integral part of Ferndale’s unique heritage and daily life.

145

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
103 (71.0%)
Hispanic
32 (22.1%)
Two or More
6 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (2.1%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ferndale Unified
Phone:	(707)786-5900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 28