Ferndale High School (Michigan)

Student assessments
Student assessments
2021–22 school ; year Change vs.; prior year
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 Total	918.5 ( −81.5)

Ferndale High School
Ferndale High School
Address
	881 Pinecrest Drive; Ferndale, Michigan 48220; United States
Coordinates	42°27′10″N 83°08′54″W / 42.4528°N 83.1483°W
Information
Type	Public high school
School district	Ferndale Public Schools
Principal	Michael Griffin
Staff	37.60 (FTE)
Enrollment	734 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio	19.52
Color(s)	Brown, white and gold;
Athletics conference	Oakland Activities Association
Nickname	Eagles
Accreditation	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Website	Official website

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

History

Ferndale Central School was the first building to include the city's high school. Its first graduating class was in 1918.^[8]

Lincoln High School, the predecessor of Ferndale High School, opened in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. Despite several additions, it had a 1,500 student capacity and could not handle the enrollment of 2,081 seen in 1958. Classes were held in all corners of the building, even basement custodial rooms. The cafeteria was so crowded that some students gave up on lunch.^[9]

The current Ferndale High School was built in 1957-58, and opened in 1959. The architect was Jahr, Anderson, Machida Associates.^[10] Lincoln then became a junior high school.^[11] Lincoln Junior High housed grades 7 and 8 until it closed in 1976.^[12]

Athletics

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

Bethany Ball, author^[13]
James Blanchard, governor of Michigan 1983–1991
Anne Harris, professor and science fiction author
Frank Joranko, football and baseball player and coach; FHS coach 1960–1972
David Kemper, television writer and producer
Paigion (Kimberly Walker), host of BET's 106 & Park (2012–present)
Rashad Phillips, former professional basketball player
Miriam Shor, film and television actress
Bobby Smith, R&B singer, principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group The Spinners

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Ferndale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Ferndale High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School". ed.gov. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
^ "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
^ ^a ^b "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
^ ^a ^b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
^ "Ferndale Public Schools". ferndaleschools.org. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
^ Wilcox, Harold B. (December 10, 1930). "History of Local Public Schools". The Ferndale Gazette. p. 10.
^ Brown, Nancy (September 24, 1958). "Crowded students eager for new school to open". The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Mich.). p. 12.
^ "The Producers' Council, Inc" (PDF). Monthly Bulletin, Michigan Society of Architects. May 1959. p. 45.
^ Ferndale Historical Society. "Ferndale Chronology". Retrieved February 1, 2025.
^ Justia US Law. "United States v. School Dist. of Ferndale, Mich., 460 F. Supp. 352 (E.D. Mich. 1978)". Retrieved February 3, 2025.
^ Hinds, Julie. "Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read". Detroit Free Press.

External links

Official website

[NCES-1] "Ferndale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 22, 2025.

[colors-2] "Ferndale High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 31, 2024.

[ed.gov-3] "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School". ed.gov. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[4] "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[mhsaa.com-5] "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[misd-6] "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

[7] "Ferndale Public Schools". ferndaleschools.org. Retrieved February 24, 2015.

[8] Wilcox, Harold B. (December 10, 1930). "History of Local Public Schools". The Ferndale Gazette. p. 10.

[9] Brown, Nancy (September 24, 1958). "Crowded students eager for new school to open". The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Mich.). p. 12.

[10] "The Producers' Council, Inc" (PDF). Monthly Bulletin, Michigan Society of Architects. May 1959. p. 45.

[11] Ferndale Historical Society. "Ferndale Chronology". Retrieved February 1, 2025.

[12] Justia US Law. "United States v. School Dist. of Ferndale, Mich., 460 F. Supp. 352 (E.D. Mich. 1978)". Retrieved February 3, 2025.

[13] Hinds, Julie. "Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read". Detroit Free Press.

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