University High School in Ferndale, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

University High School is a suburban public school in Ferndale, Michigan that is part of Ferndale Public School District. It serves 469 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.7:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

469 Students

19 Teachers

2521 Bermuda St

Ferndale, MI 48220 View local requests

http://www.ferndaleschools.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

University High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Clay

Mrs. Mervak

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University High School Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

University High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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