- Ferndale High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Blaine High School (456 vs. 122).
- Ferndale High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Blaine High School (492 vs. 171).
- Ferndale High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Blaine High School (556 vs. 250).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ferndale High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Blaine High School (556 vs. 250).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ferndale High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Blaine High School (456 vs. 122).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ferndale High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Blaine High School (35 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ferndale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Blaine High School (334.8:1 vs. 290:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 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
Blaine High School
$19,967.8
Ferndale High School
$18,722.43
Local revenue share
Blaine High School
29.9%
Ferndale High School
22.3%
State revenue share
Blaine High School
62.5%
Ferndale High School
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Blaine High School
7.7%
Ferndale High School
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blaine High School
45.1%
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.