Ferndale Area School District
Ferndale Area School District is a small public school district in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It serves the boroughs of Brownstown, Dale, Ferndale, and Lorain, and Middle Taylor Township. The district covers about 6 square miles and operates two schools: Ferndale Area Elementary School and Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School. High school students can also attend the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center for trades training. The Appalachia Intermediate Unit IU8 provides services such as special education, driver education, speech and hearing services, and professional development.
As of 2000, about 5,759 people lived in the district; by 2010, the population had declined to about 5,100. About 90.3% of residents age 25 and older have a high school diploma, and 14.2% have a college degree. In 2012, about 61.5% of students qualified for free or reduced-price meals, indicating economic need in the area. In 2009, the district’s residents had a median family income of around $35,743 and a per capita income of about $18,430.
The Ferndale Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities, and sports, including cross country.
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