University High School
Public School | 9th - 12th | 476 students
Address
2521 BERMUDA ST
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone
School District
Ferndale Public Schools
School Details
Total Students
476
Grades
9th - 12th
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
School Type
Public
Locale
Suburban - Large
County
26125
Graduation Rate
92.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
School Year 2020-21
74.9%
Michigan State Average
17.1 points above average
Source: U.S. Department of Education, EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate
Proficiency Test Scores (M-STEP)
<=10%
Math Proficiency
Michigan Avg: 34.6%
20-29%
Reading Proficiency
Michigan Avg: 47.9%
<=20%
Science Proficiency
Michigan Avg: 23.2%
Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Source: U.S. Department of Education, EDFacts Statewide Assessment Data, School Year 2020-21. Scores represent the percentage of students who met or exceeded proficiency standards.
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Free Lunch Eligible
383 (80.5%)
Reduced Lunch Eligible
24 (5.0%)
Total eligible: 407 students (85.5%)
School Identifiers
NCES School ID
261428001901
District NCES ID
2614280
Community Profile (48220)
Demographic and economic data for the 48220 ZIP code area where University High School is located.
Population Overview
Total Population
21,664
Median Age
35.6
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.2%
5-9
2.5%
10-14
3.4%
15-19
2.1%
Under 18
12.6%
65+
11.4%
Race & Ethnicity
White
74.8%
Black/African American
15.8%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Income & Economy
Median Household Income
$80,695
Mean Household Income
$96,463
Per Capita Income
$51,492
Median Family Income
$103,764
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Households on SNAP
917
Employment & Commute
Employed
14,367
Avg. Commute Time
26 min
Work From Home
19.4%
Drive Alone
69.7%
Education
High School or Higher
95.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
49.8%
Graduate Degree
18.4%
Enrolled in School
3,394
School Enrollment by Level
Preschool
143
Kindergarten
103
Elementary
1,016
High School
518
College
1,614
Housing
Median Home Value
$214,500
Median Rent
$1,173
Total Housing Units
12,014
Owner Occupied
62.8%
Renter Occupied
37.2%
Median Rooms
5.5
Monthly Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)
$1,538
Avg. Household Size
2.01
Home Value Distribution
Under $50K
155
$100K-$150K
1,118
$200K-$300K
2,511
$500K-$1M
121
Households & Families
Total Households
11,300
Avg. Household Size
1.91
Avg. Family Size
2.72
Married Couples
27.0%
Living Alone
16.3%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
Veterans
750
Foreign Born
164
Health Insurance
Insured
20,666
Uninsured
985
Private Insurance
17,478
Public Insurance
5,426
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey