Ferndale Public Schools

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Ferndale Schools
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Location
United States
District information
Type Public
GradesK-12
SuperintendentCamille Hibber
Students and staff
StudentsAbout 3,000
ColorsBrown and Gold
Other information
Website www.ferndaleschools.org

Ferndale Public Schools is a public school district in Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan, serving most of Ferndale, all of Pleasant Ridge, and portions of Oak Park and Royal Oak Township. [1]

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In 2015, the district began an extensive restructuring process, led by the Board of Education and deeply dependent on community involvement. Changes to curriculum, expansion of academic opportunities for students and site transitions [2] were all based on the district's strategic plan. [3]

Schools

Former schools

The high schools had an average score of 11.8 on the state's MEAP test in 2011. [7]

Adult & Alternative Education Schools

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References

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  2. "Ferndale Forward - Restructuring Schools". ferndaleforward.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  3. "Strategic Plan". www.ferndaleschools.org. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Chambers, Jennifer (September 21, 2017). "Merger flips demographic script at Ferndale schools". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. Gordon, Joshua (July 29, 2015). "School district looks to sell Jefferson Center to affordable housing organization". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  6. 1 2 Frank, Annalise (January 11, 2018). "Robertson Brothers to build 100 homes on former school sites in Ferndale". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
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