- Fortuna Union High reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale High (252 vs. 14).
- Fortuna Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale High (255 vs. 30).
- Fortuna Union High reported a higher graduating cohort than Ferndale High (180 vs. 49).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Fortuna Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale High (255 vs. 30).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Fortuna Union High reported a higher graduating cohort than Ferndale High (180 vs. 49).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Fortuna Union High reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale High (252 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Fortuna Union High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ferndale High (73 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Fortuna Union High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Ferndale High (4 vs. 0.6).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Ferndale High
1 metric was reported by Ferndale High. Comparable data for Fortuna Union High is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ferndale High
$15,763.33
Fortuna Union High
$15,711.07
Local revenue share
Ferndale High
27.5%
Fortuna Union High
39.5%
State revenue share
Ferndale High
65.4%
Fortuna Union High
52.2%
Federal revenue share
Ferndale High
7.1%
Fortuna Union High
8.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ferndale High
22.8%
Fortuna Union High
35.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Humboldt County
$61,135
Humboldt County
$61,135
Poverty rate
Humboldt County
18.9%
Humboldt County
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt County
32.1%
Humboldt County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Humboldt County
5.2%
Humboldt County
5.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.