Principal Roger Smith Nickname Eagles Color Brown, White and Gold | Enrollment 805 (2013-2014) Phone +1 248-586-8600 Number of students 805 (2013–2014) | |
Address 881 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA Similar Taft Education Center, Ferndale Public School M, 4 Kids, Ferndale Special Education, Tri County Educatio Center | ||
Ferndale High School is a public high school in Ferndale, Michigan in Greater Detroit. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ferndale Public Schools.
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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 high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.
Academics
Ferndale High School is a traditional public school offering a wide range of classes including Advanced Placement, fine arts programming, core curricula, a variety of sports, and multiple school clubs and activities. Additional classes are offered to students at the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts (CASA) and the Oakland Technical Center.
Ferndale High School (FHS) is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The high school had an average score of 17.3 on the state's MEAP test in 2011. This was one of the lowest scores in Oakland County.
Demographics
As of the 2013-2014 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 805 students enrolled was:
Athletics
The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the Oakland Activities Association. The school colors are brown, white, and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered: