- Ferndale High School reported a higher ap enrollment than University High School (231 vs. 34).
- University High School reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale High School (543:1 vs. 350.5:1).
- Ferndale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than University High School (139 vs. 87).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
University High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale High School (409 vs. 382).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Ferndale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than University High School (139 vs. 87).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ferndale High School reported a higher ap enrollment than University High School (231 vs. 34).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
University High School reported a higher violent incidents than Ferndale High School (5 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
University High School reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale High School (543:1 vs. 350.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
University High School
$14,162.57
Ferndale High School
$14,162.57
Local revenue share
University High School
32.1%
Ferndale High School
32.1%
State revenue share
University High School
58.4%
Ferndale High School
58.4%
Federal revenue share
University High School
9.6%
Ferndale High School
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
University High School
44.7%
Ferndale High School
44.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Oakland County
$95,296
Oakland County
$95,296
Poverty rate
Oakland County
7.7%
Oakland County
7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland County
50.2%
Oakland County
50.2%
Unemployment rate
Oakland County
3.6%
Oakland County
3.6%
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.