Ferris High School
School Overview
Ferris High School is a public school located in Ferris, Texas. It is a school in Ferris Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 36% of students are proficient in Math learning and 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 758 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 59 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 758 students are attending Ferris High School. By gender, there are 371 and 387 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ferris High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 40 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 21 | 19 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 59 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ferris High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 76.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 59 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 14 | 23.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 758 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,056 Households |
| Population | 9,509 |
| Male | 4,808 |
| Female | 4,719 |
| Child Population | 3,584 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,359 Units |
| Average House Value | $115,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,105 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $64,024 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ferris High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 58 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 58 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 55 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ferris Independent School District
In Ferris Independent School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.