Ferndale High School is the only high school in Ferndale, Washington. Ferndale High School (FHS) is located on the coast of Puget Sound, in the northwest region of Washington State. The school is north of Bellingham and approximately ten miles (16 km) south of the Canada–US border.
| Ferndale High School | |
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| Address | |
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5830 Golden Eagle Drive , 98248 United States | |
| Coordinates | 48°51′07″N 122°35′35″W / 48.852°N 122.593°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | It's a Matter of Pride |
| School district | Ferndale School District |
| Principal | Ravinder Dhillon |
| Staff | 70.89 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 (2022–23)[1] |
| Average class size | 30 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.66[1] |
| Color(s) | Gold & Blue |
| Athletics conference | Northwest Conference 3A/ Wesco 3A (Football Only) |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles |
| Rival | Lynden High School |
| Newspaper | The Eagle Eye |
| Yearbook | The Aquila |
| Feeder schools | Horizon Middle School Vista Middle School |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 428, Ferndale, WA 98248-0428 |
| Telephone | (360) 383-9240 |
| Website | [1] |
The school has a diverse student population that includes members of the nearby Lummi Nation and immigrants from Asia and Europe.
Notable graduates
edit- Michael Koenen, punter, Atlanta Falcons (2005-2010), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2011-2014)
- Jake Locker, quarterback, Tennessee Titans (2011–2014),[2]
- Daran Norris, voice actor (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The Fairly OddParents)
- Doug Pederson, Philadelphia Eagles' head coach (2016–2020 ), NFL quarterback (1993–2004).
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ferndale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ School webpage - About Archived 2014-02-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2014-01-30