- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berne, IN
South Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for South Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181026001642
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Adams High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Adams High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berne, IN.
School address
District: South Adams Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181026001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
South Adams High School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 181026001642 · Berne, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.9:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Adams Elementary School (671 students)
South Adams High School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Adams High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Adams El
South Adams Elementary School
671 students
- This school
South Adams High School
347 students
- South Adams Mi
South Adams Middle School
294 students
What this shows South Adams High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Adams High School compares
South Adams High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, South Adams High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for South Adams Schools reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Adams Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Adams High School
How many students attend South Adams High School?
South Adams High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Adams High School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Adams High School?
40.2% of students at South Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at South Adams High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Berne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Adams High School?
South Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South Adams High School rank among public schools in Berne?
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Adams Schools?
Besides South Adams High School, South Adams Schools also operates South Adams Elementary School (671 students) and South Adams Middle School (294 students). See the South Adams Schools district page for the complete list.