- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Bend, IN
Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181029001662
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Adams High School held near 1,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 133.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 181029001662 · South Bend, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 15.9:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Riley High School (1,238 students)
Adams High School held near 1,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 133.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Adams High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- Harrison Eleme 555
Harrison Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Adams High School reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams High School compares
Adams High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 28.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Adams High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in South Bend
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Riley High School
Standard public school
1,238 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
795 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Clay High School
Standard public school
628 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Career Academy High School
Standard public school
481 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Excel Center - South Bend
Standard public school
296 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
Standard public school
149 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams High School
How many students attend Adams High School?
Adams High School has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,976 (2022-23) → 1,987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams High School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams High School?
51.0% of students at Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at Adams High School is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams High School?
Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams High School rank among high schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Adams High School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Riley High School (1,238 students), Washington High School (795 students), and Clay High School (628 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.