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{{infobox school
{{infobox school
|name=Ferndale High School
| name = Ferndale High School
| type = [[public school (government funded)|Public]] [[high school]]
|logo=
|streetaddress=881 Pinecrest Drive
| streetaddress = 881 Pinecrest Drive
|city=[[Ferndale, Michigan|Ferndale]]
| city = [[Ferndale, Michigan|Ferndale]]
|state=[[Michigan]]
| state = [[Michigan]]
|zipcode=48220
| zipcode = 48220
|country=[[United States]]
| country = [[United States]]
|coordinates={{Coord|42.4528|-83.1483|type:edu_region:US-MI|display=title,inline|format=dms}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|42.4528|-83.1483|type:edu_region:US-MI|display=title,inline|format=dms}}
|district=[[Ferndale Public Schools]]
| district = [[Ferndale Public Schools]]
|principal=Radhika Issac
| principal = Michael Griffin
|staff=36.57 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 36.57 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|ratio=20.48<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 20.48<ref name=NCES/>
|enrollment=749 (2018-19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2614280&ID=261428005072|title=Ferndale High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 3, 2021}}</ref>
| enrollment = 749 (2018-19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2614280&ID=261428005072|title=Ferndale High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 3, 2021}}</ref>
|accreditation=[[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]]
| accreditation = [[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]]
|conference=[[Oakland Activities Association]]
| conference = [[Oakland Activities Association]]
|nickname=Eagles
| nickname = Eagles<ref name=colors/>
|colors=Brown, white and gold<br>{{Color box|brown|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|white|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}}
| colors = Brown, white and gold<br>{{color box|#532E1F}} {{color box|white}} {{color box|gold}} <ref name=colors>{{Cite web|title=Ferndale High School|url=https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/ferndale|access-date=2024-03-31|website=Michigan High School Athletic Association|language=en-US}}</ref>
|rival=
| rival =
|newspaper=
| newspaper =
|yearbook=
| yearbook =
|footnotes=<ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&InstName=Ferndale&City=Ferndale&State=26&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=261428005072|title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School|work=ed.gov|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=17731|title=AdvancED - Institution Summary|work=advanc-ed.org|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="mhsaa.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/ferndale|title=MHSAA > Schools|work=mhsaa.com|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref>
| footnotes = <ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&InstName=Ferndale&City=Ferndale&State=26&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=261428005072|title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School|work=ed.gov|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=17731|title=AdvancED - Institution Summary|work=advanc-ed.org|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="mhsaa.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/ferndale|title=MHSAA > Schools|work=mhsaa.com|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref>
|website=[https://www.ferndaleschools.org/schools/fhs/ Official website]
| website = [https://www.ferndaleschools.org/schools/fhs/ Official website]
}}
}}


{{Infobox High school student assessments in Michigan
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'''Ferndale High School''' is a [[State school|public]] [[high school]] in [[Ferndale, Michigan|Ferndale]] in [[Greater Detroit]], in the [[United States|US state]] of [[Michigan]]. It is under the jurisdiction of the [[Ferndale Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ferndaleschools.org/|title=Ferndale Public Schools|work=ferndaleschools.org|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref>
| year = 2021–22
| M-STEP Advanced = 14.6 / 9.2
| M-STEP Proficient = 19.5 / 22.7
| M-STEP PR Proficient = 14.6 / 52.1
| M-STEP Not Proficient = 51.2 / 16.0
| PSAT Total =
| SAT Total = 918.5
| SAT Total change = -81.5
| ref = <ref name="misd">{{cite web |url=https://www.mischooldata.org/annual-education-report-1/ |title=MI School Data Annual Education Report|publisher=MI School Data|access-date=2023-01-10}}</ref>
| change ref = <ref name="misd" />
}}

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'''Ferndale High School''' is a [[public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Ferndale, Michigan]]. It is under the jurisdiction of the [[Ferndale Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ferndaleschools.org/|title=Ferndale Public Schools|work=ferndaleschools.org|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
It was originally Lincoln High School when built in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. The current Ferndale High School was built in two phases: "Old Main" was built in 1936 as an addition to Lincoln High School, with the "Alexander" wing built in 1957, the year the high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.
It was originally Lincoln High School when built in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. The current Ferndale High School was built in two phases: "Old Main" was built in 1936 as an addition to Lincoln High School, with the "Alexander" wing built in 1957, the year the high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.

==Demographics==
As of the 2013-2014 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 805 students enrolled was:<ref name="ed.gov"/>
*Male - 407
*Female - 398
*Native American - 2
*Asian/Pacific islander - 19
*Black - 461
*Hispanic - 15
*White - 265
*Multiracial - 43


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the [[Oakland Activities Association]]. The school colors are brown, white, and gold. The following [[Michigan High School Athletic Association|MHSAA]] sanctioned sports are offered:<ref name="mhsaa.com"/>
The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the [[Oakland Activities Association]]. The school colors are currently brown, white and gold. The following [[Michigan High School Athletic Association|MHSAA]] sanctioned sports are offered:<ref name="mhsaa.com"/>
{{div col}}
{{div col}}
*Baseball (boys)
*Baseball (boys)
*Basketball (boys & girls)
*Basketball (boys & girls)
**Boys state champions - 1963, 1966, 2023
**Boys state champion - 1963, 1966<ref>{{cite web|title=Boys Basketball Champions 1925-2014|url=http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/boysbasketball/yearlychampions.aspx|website=www.mhsaa.com|publisher=MHSAA|access-date=26 February 2015}}</ref>
*Bowling (boys & girls)
*Bowling (boys & girls)
*Cheerleading (girls)
*Cheerleading (girls)
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*Soccer (boys & girls)
*Soccer (boys & girls)
*Softball (girls)
*Softball (girls)
*Swimming & diving (boys & girls)
*Swimming (boys & girls)
*Tennis (boys & girls)
*Tennis (boys & girls)
*Track & field (boys & girls)
*Track & field (boys & girls)
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== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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*[[Bethany Ball]], author<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2021/10/16/the-pessimists-novel-bethany-ball/6050319001/|title=Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read|first=Julie|last=Hinds|website=Detroit Free Press}}</ref>
*[[James Blanchard]], governor of Michigan 1983–1991
*[[James Blanchard]], governor of Michigan 1983–1991
*[[Anne Harris (author)|Anne Harris]], professor and [[science fiction]] author
*[[Anne Harris (author)|Anne Harris]], professor and [[science fiction]] author
*[[Hala Y. Jarbou]], United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
*[[Frank Joranko]], football and baseball player and coach; FHS coach 1960–1972
*[[Frank Joranko]], football and baseball player and coach; FHS coach 1960–1972
*[[David Kemper (writer)|David Kemper]], television writer and producer
*[[David Kemper (writer)|David Kemper]], television writer and producer
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*[[Rashad Phillips]], former professional basketball player
*[[Rashad Phillips]], former professional basketball player
*[[Miriam Shor]], film and television actress
*[[Miriam Shor]], film and television actress
*[[Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)|Bobby Smith]], R&B singer, principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group The Spinners
*[[Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)|Bobby Smith]], R&B singer, principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group [[The Spinners (American group)|The Spinners]]
*Giacomo Rizzo<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jack Rizzo Obituary - Madison Heights, MI|url=https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/madison-heights-mi/jack-rizzo-4906799|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Dignity Memorial|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jack Rizzo Obituary (2011) - Madison Heights, MI - Daily Tribune|url=https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/dailytribune/154855144|access-date=2021-03-24|website=www.legacy.com|language=en}}</ref>, Youth Activist


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 21:41, 31 March 2024

Ferndale High School
Address
Map
881 Pinecrest Drive

Ferndale
,
Michigan
48220

United States
Coordinates42°27′10″N 83°08′54″W / 42.4528°N 83.1483°W / 42.4528; -83.1483
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtFerndale Public Schools
PrincipalMichael Griffin
Staff36.57 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment749 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.48[1]
Color(s)Brown, white and gold
      [2]
Athletics conferenceOakland Activities Association
NicknameEagles[2]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
WebsiteOfficial website
[3][4][5]
Student assessments
2021–22 school
year[6]
Change vs.
prior year[6]
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates
(Science / Social Studies)
Advanced %14.6 / 9.2
Proficient %19.5 / 22.7
PR. Proficient %14.6 / 52.1
Not Proficient %51.2 / 16.0
Average test scores
SAT Total918.5
(Decrease −81.5)

Ferndale High School is a public high school in Ferndale, Michigan. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ferndale Public Schools.[7]

History

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It was originally Lincoln High School when built in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. The current Ferndale High School was built in two phases: "Old Main" was built in 1936 as an addition to Lincoln High School, with the "Alexander" wing built in 1957, the year the high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.

Athletics

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The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the Oakland Activities Association. The school colors are currently brown, white and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[5]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (boys & girls)
    • Boys state champions - 1963, 1966, 2023
  • Bowling (boys & girls)
  • Cheerleading (girls)
  • Cross country (boys & girls)
  • Dance (girls)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys)
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Soccer (boys & girls)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swimming (boys & girls)
  • Tennis (boys & girls)
  • Track & field (boys & girls)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ferndale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Ferndale High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  3. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  4. ^ "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  5. ^ a b "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  6. ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  7. ^ "Ferndale Public Schools". ferndaleschools.org. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  8. ^ Hinds, Julie. "Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read". Detroit Free Press.
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