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1231 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536-9416
Summary
Ferndale High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 652/1,596 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 397/1,596 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 145 |
| Low-Income Students | 67 (46.2%) |
| English Learners | 2 (1.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period. Math rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period.
•Math +12.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
57.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.7-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ferndale High rank in California?
Ferndale High ranks No. 652 of 1,596 in reading and No. 397 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Ferndale High compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Ferndale High is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
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