James J. Ferris High School

[1] Ferris offers specialized learning centers focusing on Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Management / Office Procedures, Marketing and International Studies.

The magnet offers courses in Accounting, Economics, Banking, Financial Planning, Intro to Finance, Computers Business Applications 1&2.

During their senior year, students have an opportunity to take a paid internship co-op program[4] at Merrill Lynch, Hyatt, Pershing, Bank of Tokyo, or the Board of Education.

[9] Ferris high school also has a program for young girls to become involved with technology and pursue the careers associated with the field.

[16] In 1985, Coach Charles Wilkinson led the boys basketball team to face on Elizabeth High School in the state Group IV semifinal, falling by a score of 45-44 to end their season.