Enrollment
1,966
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams High School
Adams High School is a higher-need, large high school in South Bend, Indiana, enrolling 1,966 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Bend Community School Corp spends $16,803 per pupil, 39% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among South Bend's high schools, it stands alongside Riley High School (1,238 students): Adams High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
South Bend Community School Corp also operates Riley High School (1,238 students) and Washington High School (795 students) alongside Adams High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams High School compares
Adams High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,803
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bend Community School Corp, which includes Adams High School.
$16,803
Per student
+39%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adams High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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