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Ferris H S

P O Box 461, Ferris, TX 75125 · (972)544-3737

Type
High
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
821
FTE teachers
63
Student/teacher
13.0:1
District
Ferris ISD

About this school

Ferris H S is a high school located in Ferris, TX, serving grades 9–12 and approximately 821 students. Operated by Ferris ISD, the campus sits about 19.0 miles from The Dallas's newsroom and is part of The Dallas's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13.0:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Ferris H S is a traditional zoned public school within Ferris ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Dallas publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Ferris H S — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in The Dallas's Ferris coverage.

Tip about Ferris H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Ferris H S". For more education coverage, see thedallas.org/schools or browse The Dallas's latest reporting at thedallas.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferris H S located?
Ferris H S is located at P O Box 461 in Ferris, TX 75125.
What grades does Ferris H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Ferris H S?
Approximately 821 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Ferris H S?
Ferris H S is part of Ferris ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4819170).
Is Ferris H S a charter or magnet school?
Ferris H S is a traditional zoned public school within Ferris ISD.

Coverage from The Dallas

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Dallas from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-21.

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