Ferndale High School
Ferndale, WA · Ferndale School District · Grades 9-12
160th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Ferndale High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ferndale High School 160th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Ferndale High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 328 students tested
Ferndale High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,338 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 54.8% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 24.0% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 6.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.2% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Ferndale High School
Typical home value $622K in zip 98248 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Ferndale High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ferndale Re-EngagementFerndale School District · 0.7 mi away
- 9Meridian High SchoolMeridian School District · 4.6 mi away62nd of 437
ELA 74% · Math 42% - 3Intergenerational High SchoolIntergenerational High School · 6.5 mi away · charter349th of 437
ELA 27% · Math 20% - –Meridian Impact Re-EngagementMeridian School District · 7 mi away
- –Blaine Re-EngagementBlaine School District · 7 mi away
- –Bellingham Re-Engagement ProgramBellingham School District · 8 mi away
- –Whatcom Co Detention CenterESD 189 acting as a school district · 8.5 mi away
- 8Bellingham High SchoolBellingham School District · 8.5 mi away116th of 437
ELA 61% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ferndale High School in?
Ferndale High School is part of the Ferndale School District district in Ferndale, Washington.
Is Ferndale High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ferndale High School 160th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ferndale High School?
White 55%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 6% (1,338 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ferndale High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98248 is $622K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.