- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Bend, IN
Riley High School
Federal NCES profile for Riley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181029001660
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Riley High School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.9 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 181029001660 · South Bend, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,238 enr · 16.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Riley High School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.9 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Riley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- This school
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 Riley High School reports 1,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riley High School compares
Riley 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.7%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Riley High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Riley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Smaller | Similar 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 Riley 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.
Adams High School
Standard public school
1,966 students 15.9:1 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 (~1,238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley High School
How many students attend Riley High School?
Riley High School has 1,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley High School?
60.8% of students at Riley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley High School?
The largest demographic group at Riley High School is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley High School?
Riley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Riley High School rank among high schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley High School ranks #8 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 Riley High School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 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.