Ferndell Henry Center For Learning serves 188 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndell Henry Center For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ferndell Henry Center For Learning's student population of 188 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndell Henry Center For Learning is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ferndell Henry Center For Learning?
The graduation rate of Ferndell Henry Center For Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ferndell Henry Center For Learning?
188 students attend Ferndell Henry Center For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ferndell Henry Center For Learning students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndell Henry Center For Learning?
Ferndell Henry Center For Learning has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferndell Henry Center For Learning offer ?
Ferndell Henry Center For Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ferndell Henry Center For Learning part of?
Ferndell Henry Center For Learning is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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