- Ferndale High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Bellingham High School (492 vs. 138).
- Ferndale High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Bellingham High School (456 vs. 130).
- Bellingham High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Ferndale High School (349 vs. 148).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bellingham High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale High School (569 vs. 556).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ferndale High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Bellingham High School (492 vs. 138).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ferndale High School reported a higher violent incidents than Bellingham High School (28 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ferndale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bellingham High School (334.8:1 vs. 266.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 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
Bellingham High School
$17,885.57
Ferndale High School
$18,722.43
Local revenue share
Bellingham High School
32.4%
Ferndale High School
22.3%
State revenue share
Bellingham High School
56.9%
Ferndale High School
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Bellingham High School
10.7%
Ferndale High School
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bellingham High School
40.9%
Ferndale High School
44.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
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.