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School Comparison

Ferndale High
vs.
Academy of the Redwoods

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ferndale High
Academy of the Redwoods
  • Academy of the Redwoods reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale High (189 vs. 14).
  • Ferndale High reported a higher students per counselor than Academy of the Redwoods (228.3:1 vs. 190:1).
  • Ferndale High reported a higher sat/act participation than Academy of the Redwoods (12 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Academy of the Redwoods reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale High (40 vs. 30).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Ferndale High reported a higher graduating cohort than Academy of the Redwoods (49 vs. 38).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Academy of the Redwoods reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale High (189 vs. 14).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy of the Redwoods reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ferndale High (6 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ferndale High reported a higher students per counselor than Academy of the Redwoods (228.3:1 vs. 190:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Ferndale High

3 metrics were reported by Ferndale High. Comparable data for Academy of the Redwoods is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
23
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
Academy of the Redwoods
$15,711.07
Local revenue share
Ferndale High
27.5%
Academy of the Redwoods
39.5%
State revenue share
Ferndale High
65.4%
Academy of the Redwoods
52.2%
Federal revenue share
Ferndale High
7.1%
Academy of the Redwoods
8.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ferndale High
22.8%
Academy of the Redwoods
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.