MIHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

University High School — School Profile & District Info

High|FERNDALE, Michigan|Ferndale Public Schools

FERNDALE, MI 48220

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
494
Student:Teacher
22.5:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
86.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
20-29%
Math Proficiency
<=10%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
59.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
3 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
5 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Worse than average in MI

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,369
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 58%Local 32%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$258,238
+3.1% YoY
Detroit, MI metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

469
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about University High School

University High School currently enrolls 494 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MI.

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