Is Adams High School a good school?

Adams High School ranks 208 th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Adams High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,976 students attended Adams High School.

What is the racial makeup of Adams High School?

Students at Adams High School are 34% White, 31% Hispanic, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Adams High School?

Adams High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : McKinley Elementary School Elementary : Nuner Fine Arts Academy Middle : Edison Middle School Middle : Jefferson Traditional School

Adams High School

Public 9-12

808 S Twyckenham Dr
South Bend, IN 46615

(574) 393-5300

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,340

Feeder schools for Adams High School:

Elementary:	McKinley Elementary School
	Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Middle:	Edison Middle School
	Jefferson Traditional School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 1,976

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.3%

Hispanic:

31.4%

African American:

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams High School ranks worse than 51.6% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.48. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Adams High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Adams High School has the largest high school student body size in the South Bend Community School Corp District. Student population at Adams High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.3%), Hispanic (31.4%), African American (24.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams High School is 15.9, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Adams High School employs 124.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams High School is $12,340, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Adams High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams High School 208^th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Adams High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 307^th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adams High School

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Rank History for all students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	16.92	316^th	349	9.5%
2006	19.94	314^th	349	10.0%
2007	18.93	323^rd	354	8.8%
2008	20.40	322^nd	360	10.6%
2009	29.49	310^th	364	14.8%
2010	22.29	307^th	362	15.2%
2011	29.40	282^nd	364	22.5%
2012	39.47	223^rd	373	40.2%
2013	26.30	273^rd	353	22.7%
2014	24.62	305^th	379	19.5%
2015	27.61	314^th	400	21.5%
2016	59.77	138^th	394	65.0%
2017	55.32	153^rd	380	59.7%
2018	47.53	226^th	385	41.3%
2019	39.73	254^th	389	34.7%
2021	42.24	228^th	388	41.2%
2022	52.34	203^rd	409	50.4%
2023	45.48	208^th	398	47.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.15	48^th	94	48.9%
2023	57.82	39^th	104	62.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.03	49^th	74	33.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.34	147^th	285	48.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.84	294^th	379	22.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.38	182^nd	388	53.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.69	234^th	383	38.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.05	56^th	125	55.2%
2023	38.65	62^nd	125	50.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.96	96^th	164	41.5%
2023	37.67	100^th	166	39.8%

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Rank History for White students at Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	86.14	43^rd	378	88.6%
2023	76.36	51^st	375	86.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Monday, March 1, 2021

As an alumni who still frequents the South Bend area, I can attest to the value of the opportunities that students are given at John Adams. A wide range of activities and opportunities are available to students, and I am very proud to be an alumni (nearly 40 years, now) of the Pride of the East Side. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Adams High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1031	289	41	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1385
1989	911	248	32	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1218
1990	891	268	24	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	1211
1991	853	265	30	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	1197
1992	864	352	37	67	4	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1993	867	332	44	67	8	n/a	n/a	0	1318
1994	870	315	53	82	9	n/a	n/a	0	1329
1995	776	272	45	121	5	n/a	n/a	11	1230
1996	776	272	45	121	5	n/a	n/a	11	1230
1997	740	296	35	144	3	n/a	n/a	0	1218
1998	739	277	44	129	3	n/a	n/a	0	1192
1999	694	304	38	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2000	698	305	47	130	1	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2001	710	315	40	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	1216
2002	856	562	43	190	5	n/a	n/a	0	1656
2003	856	562	43	190	5	n/a	n/a	0	1656
2004	780	567	38	202	4	n/a	n/a	0	1591
2005	739	557	44	202	4	n/a	n/a	0	1546
2006	735	581	38	206	4	n/a	n/a	0	1564
2007	732	618	34	219	7	n/a	n/a	34	1644
2008	754	623	38	265	8	n/a	n/a	45	1733
2009	745	552	33	281	10	n/a	n/a	60	1681
2010	732	555	35	313	8	n/a	n/a	66	1709
2011	730	516	33	280	6	1	89	0	1655
2012	743	496	33	238	5	0	95	0	1610
2013	772	551	38	228	4	1	119	0	1713
2014	787	580	41	241	2	1	148	0	1800
2015	756	515	44	271	3	1	166	0	1756
2016	724	498	56	306	3	2	161	0	1750
2017	703	486	57	369	2	1	176	0	1794
2018	706	495	61	442	3	2	177	0	1886
2019	706	501	49	484	5	2	166	0	1913
2020	692	479	46	515	5	2	153	0	1892
2021	694	500	43	522	4	2	184	0	1949
2022	678	455	46	562	2	2	172	0	1917
2023	678	480	45	621	1	2	149	0	1976

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adams High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1385	77.6	17.8	10.7
1989	1218	74.3	16.3	9.6
1990	1211	75.0	16.1	13
1991	1197	75.1	15.9	12.9
1992	1324	n/a	n/a	17.2
1993	1318	70.8	18.6	23.2
1994	1329	69.7	19.1	19.7
1995	1230	65.0	18.9	29.9
1996	1230	65.0	18.9	29.9
1997	1218	67.4	18.1	28.1
1998	1192	66.8	17.8	30.2
1999	1149	75.5	15.2	31.5
2000	1181	79.0	14.9	33.5
2001	1216	82.0	14.8	36.9
2002	1656	76.7	21.6	44
2003	1656	76.7	21.6	44
2004	1591	80.8	19.7	48
2005	1546	80.1	19.3	51.2
2006	1564	79.3	19.7	54
2007	1644	n/a	n/a	57.7
2008	1733	86.4	20.1	57.8
2009	1681	92.9	18.1	57.9
2010	1709	91.4	18.6	62
2011	1655	87.4	18.9	55.2
2012	1610	89.9	17.9	57.1
2013	1713	93.2	18.3	57.9
2014	1800	89.5	20.0	57.2
2015	1756	44.0	39.9	58.3
2016	1750	100.0	17.5	56.6
2017	1794	112.7	15.9	58
2018	1886	114.4	16.4	55.9
2019	1913	118.8	16.0	56.5
2020	1892	122.8	15.4	53.4
2021	1949	127.1	15.3	57.5
2022	1917	138.5	13.8	45.8
2023	1976	124.1	15.9	56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adams High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1385	77.6	17.8	10.7
1989	1218	74.3	16.3	9.6
1990	1211	75.0	16.1	13
1991	1197	75.1	15.9	12.9
1992	1324	n/a	n/a	17.2
1993	1318	70.8	18.6	23.2
1994	1329	69.7	19.1	19.7
1995	1230	65.0	18.9	29.9
1996	1230	65.0	18.9	29.9
1997	1218	67.4	18.1	28.1
1998	1192	66.8	17.8	30.2
1999	1149	75.5	15.2	31.5
2000	1181	79.0	14.9	33.5
2001	1216	82.0	14.8	36.9
2002	1656	76.7	21.6	44
2003	1656	76.7	21.6	44
2004	1591	80.8	19.7	48
2005	1546	80.1	19.3	51.2
2006	1564	79.3	19.7	54
2007	1644	n/a	n/a	57.7
2008	1733	86.4	20.1	57.8
2009	1681	92.9	18.1	57.9
2010	1709	91.4	18.6	62
2011	1655	87.4	18.9	55.2
2012	1610	89.9	17.9	57.1
2013	1713	93.2	18.3	57.9
2014	1800	89.5	20.0	57.2
2015	1756	44.0	39.9	58.3
2016	1750	100.0	17.5	56.6
2017	1794	112.7	15.9	58
2018	1886	114.4	16.4	55.9
2019	1913	118.8	16.0	56.5
2020	1892	122.8	15.4	53.4
2021	1949	127.1	15.3	57.5
2022	1917	138.5	13.8	45.8
2023	1976	124.1	15.9	56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$438 (5.1%)	$8,084 (94.9%)	$8,522
2020	$454 (5.0%)	$8,543 (94.9%)	$8,998
2021	$970 (9.9%)	$8,844 (90.1%)	$9,814
2022	$2,470 (20.0%)	$9,870 (80.0%)	$12,340

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 208^th of 398 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Adams High School)	27.8	16.3	11.5%
End of Course Biology (South Bend Community School Corp)	20.2	11.2	9%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1913	1976	3.3%
African American	501	480	4.2%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	49	45	8.2%
Hispanic	484	621	28.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	706	678	4%
Two or More Races	166	149	10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	56.3%	0.2%

Schools Near Adams High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	ILEARN Biology (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams High School	Public	9-12	808 S Twyckenham Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 393-5300	1,976	124	15.9	56.3%	678 (34.3%)	480 (24.3%)	621 (31.4%)	45 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	149 (7.5%)	45.5	208^th of 403 public high schools	48.4%		52.3	203^rd of 409 public high schools	50.4%	5	47.7	27.4	16.3	$12,340	$2,470	$9,870
Riley High School	Public	9-12	1902 Fellows St	South Bend	46613	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 393-5100	992	75	13.2	67.2%	312 (31.5%)	342 (34.5%)	222 (22.4%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (10.8%)	23.2	318^th of 403 public high schools	21.1%		31.2	294^th of 409 public high schools	28.1%	24	35.9	14.1	9.5	$15,330	$2,616	$12,715
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston	Public	9-12	740 N Eddy Street	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 393-3500	187	16	11.5	69.5%	33 (17.6%)	104 (55.6%)	36 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.5%)	4.2	397^th of 403 public high schools	1.5%		4.8	385^th of 409 public high schools	5.9%	12	10.3	2.6		$20,033	$2,944	$17,089
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend	Public, Charter	9-12	635 S Lafayette Blvd	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 494-7872	141	16	8.8	56.7%	56 (39.7%)	24 (17.0%)	46 (32.6%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.8%)	47.7	192^nd of 403 public high schools	52.4%		96.9	11^th of 409 public high schools	97.3%	181	50.0	25.0	21.2	$16,270	$2,130	$14,141
Mishawaka High School	Public	9-12	1202 Lincolnway E	Mishawaka	46544	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 254-7300	1,488	96	15.5	64.7%	1,006 (67.6%)	178 (12.0%)	151 (10.1%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (9.5%)	34.1	278^th of 403 public high schools	31.0%		29.8	299^th of 409 public high schools	26.9%	21	42.1	18.9	15.8	$9,831	$1,260	$8,571
Excel Center - South Bend	Public, Charter	9-12	2721 Kenwood Avenue	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Excel Center - South Bend	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 314-5570	180	10	18.0	49.4%	42 (23.3%)	77 (42.8%)	44 (24.4%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (6.7%)								(n/a)				$4,022	$00	$4,022
Clay High School	Public	9-12	19131 Darden Rd	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 393-4900	628	66	9.4	64.8%	207 (33.0%)	264 (42.0%)	93 (14.8%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.4%)	23.3	317^th of 403 public high schools	21.3%		16.8	343^rd of 409 public high schools	16.1%	26	38.2	12.7	7.6	$17,717	$2,816	$14,901
Washington High School	Public	9-12	4747 W Washington Ave	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 393-5500	834	59	14.2	79.3%	88 (10.6%)	415 (49.8%)	260 (31.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.9%)	8.7	373^rd of 403 public high schools	7.4%		5.2	381^st of 409 public high schools	6.8%	8	20.4	4.2	2.3	$14,939	$2,864	$12,075
Penn High School	Public	9-12	56100 Bittersweet Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 259-7961	3,624	180	20.1	26.9%	2,583 (71.3%)	276 (7.6%)	312 (8.6%)	235 (6.5%)	12 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	202 (5.6%)	89.4	17^th of 403 public high schools	95.8%		92.7	22^nd of 409 public high schools	94.6%	5	68.4	45.8	54.1	$9,068	$377	$8,691
Career Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3801 Crescent Circle	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Career Academy High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 299-9800	431	59	7.3	54.3%	208 (48.3%)	125 (29.0%)	49 (11.4%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.5%)	39.7	244^th of 403 public high schools	39.5%		45.2	236^th of 409 public high schools	42.3%	8	53.9	21.8	6.9	$11,956	$988	$10,968

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