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Fernie Secondary
About
Fernie Secondary School is located at Po Box 370, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0. The school describes Fernie as a community in southeastern British Columbia near the Fernie Alpine Resort. Fernie Secondary (built in 1998) serves Grades 7–12 and says it offers a variety of courses for students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: Fernie Secondary School offers a French Immersion program, providing instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. The sources do not state the language(s) used for the core (non-immersion) program, and they do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) services.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 423-4471
Email: nicole.neufeld@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Nicole Neufeld
Education Languages
Fernie Secondary School offers a French Immersion program, providing instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. The sources do not state the language(s) used for the core (non-immersion) program, and they do not mention English Language Learning (ELL) services.
Programs and Services
French Immersion Fernie Secondary offers a French Immersion program, described as instruction in French to promote bilingualism and cultural understanding. Career programs / Trades The school notes “Careers and Skills” opportunities that can provide first-hand work experience in a career setting, and highlights Discover Trades (“Yes to It”) sponsored by the College of the Rockies. Student support / wellbeing The school offers counselling for personal, career, and academic issues, with appointments available through the school office. Supports also include a Youth Care Worker (YCW) space/room once a student is connected. Indigenous Education Indigenous Education is listed as a support to enhance the educational experiences and achievements of Aboriginal students. Food program A Breakfast Program is listed to provide nutritious breakfast options so students can start the day ready to learn. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and activities The school lists several clubs/activities, including FSS Outdoor Club, Fly Fishing Club, Young Women’s Collective, and Drama Club, as well as Jazz Band and Hockey PE Class.
- Fall sports (seasonal teams)
- Winter sports (seasonal teams)
- Spring sports (seasonal teams)
School Culture and Expectations
Fernie Secondary has a Code of Conduct with guidelines outlining expected behavior and responsibilities for students and staff. The school states the Code of Conduct is reviewed yearly with staff, parents, and community members and applies at school, during school-sponsored activities (including field trips and extracurriculars), and while riding or waiting for the school bus. The school notes that consequences are restorative whenever possible and appropriate (e.g., Restorative Justice/restorative problem solving), and that the board will take reasonable steps to prevent retaliation against a student who makes a complaint of a breach.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The Code of Conduct states expectations apply while students are riding on the school bus or waiting for the bus to arrive, but the sources do not provide transportation, drop-off/pick-up, parking, or route details.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Registration” section described as a step-by-step process of registering your child, but the sources provided do not include the actual steps or requirements.
Location
Fernie Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Fernie Secondary
36.30
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 34
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
54.48
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 54 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.02
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.36
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 38, numeracy is 34, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 4 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 36, student commitment to learning is 54, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 15 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
54.46
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
71.23
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.70
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.11
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 71.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
79.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
74.64
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
39.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 13 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 80, Facilities and Personnel is 75, and Learning Resources is 40.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 40.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.39
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
78.38
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 78.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 78.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.25
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.