Ferndale High School (Michigan) Explained
| Ferndale High School |
| Streetaddress: | 881 Pinecrest Drive |
| Zipcode: | 48220 |
| Principal: | Michael Griffin |
| Staff: | 36.57 (FTE) |
| Ratio: | 20.48 |
| Enrollment: | 749 (2018-19)[1] |
| Nickname: | Eagles |
| Colors: | Brown, white and gold
[2] |
| Footnotes: | [3] [4] [5] |
| Website: | Official website |
| Year: | 2021–22 |
| M-Step Advanced: | 14.6 / 9.2 |
| M-Step Proficient: | 19.5 / 22.7 |
| M-Step Pr Proficient: | 14.6 / 52.1 |
| M-Step Not Proficient: | 51.2 / 16.0 |
| Sat Total: | 918.5 |
| Sat Total Change: | -81.5 |
| Ref: | [6] |
Ferndale High School is a public high school in Ferndale, Michigan. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ferndale Public Schools.[7]
History
It was originally Lincoln High School when built in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. The current Ferndale High School was built in two phases: "Old Main" was built in 1936 as an addition to Lincoln High School, with the "Alexander" wing built in 1957, the year the high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.
Athletics
The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the Oakland Activities Association. The school colors are currently brown, white and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[5]
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (boys & girls)
- Boys state champions - 1963, 1966, 2023
- Bowling (boys & girls)
- Cheerleading (girls)
- Cross country (boys & girls)
- Dance (girls)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (boys)
- Ice hockey (boys)
- Soccer (boys & girls)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming (boys & girls)
- Tennis (boys & girls)
- Track & field (boys & girls)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable people
- Bethany Ball, author[8]
- James Blanchard, governor of Michigan 1983–1991
- Anne Harris, professor and science fiction author
- Frank Joranko, football and baseball player and coach; FHS coach 1960–1972
- David Kemper, television writer and producer
- Paigion (Kimberly Walker), host of BET's 106 & Park (2012 - present)
- Rashad Phillips, former professional basketball player
- Miriam Shor, film and television actress
- Bobby Smith, R&B singer, principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group The Spinners
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ferndale High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 3, 2021.
- Web site: Ferndale High School. 2024-03-31. Michigan High School Athletic Association. en-US.
- Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School. ed.gov. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: AdvancED - Institution Summary. advanc-ed.org. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: MHSAA > Schools. mhsaa.com. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: MI School Data Annual Education Report. MI School Data. 2023-01-10.
- Web site: Ferndale Public Schools. ferndaleschools.org. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read. Julie. Hinds. Detroit Free Press.
