- Richland HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale Area JSHS (428 vs. 42).
- Richland HS reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale Area JSHS (359:1 vs. 265:1).
- Richland HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Ferndale Area JSHS (122 vs. 46).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Richland HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale Area JSHS (76 vs. 58).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Richland HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Ferndale Area JSHS (122 vs. 46).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Richland HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Ferndale Area JSHS (428 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Richland HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ferndale Area JSHS (44 vs. 13).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Richland HS reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale Area JSHS (359:1 vs. 265:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
23 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
Ferndale Area JSHS
$20,148.33
Richland HS
$15,141.64
Local revenue share
Ferndale Area JSHS
21.4%
Richland HS
62.3%
State revenue share
Ferndale Area JSHS
68.1%
Richland HS
30.9%
Federal revenue share
Ferndale Area JSHS
10.6%
Richland HS
6.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ferndale Area JSHS
21%
Richland HS
8.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cambria County
$56,292
Cambria County
$56,292
Poverty rate
Cambria County
14.2%
Cambria County
14.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cambria County
23%
Cambria County
23%
Unemployment rate
Cambria County
4.3%
Cambria County
4.3%
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.