University High School

2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

University High School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

University High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of University High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of University High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend University High School?
476 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of University High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Ferndale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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