Is Clay High School a good school?

Clay High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Indiana high schools.

How many students attend Clay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Clay High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clay High School?

Students at Clay High School are 42% African American, 33% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Clay High School?

Clay High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clay International Academy Elementary : Coquillard Elementary School Elementary : Darden Elementary School Elementary : Marquette Montessori Academy Elementary : Muessel Elementary School

Clay High School

Summary:

Clay High School is a public high school located in South Bend, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 628. The school is part of the South Bend Community School Corporation, which is ranked 317 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay High School faces several challenges that differentiate it from nearby schools like Adams High School and Riley High School. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (42.04%) and Hispanic (14.81%) students. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in SAT/ILEARN assessments, is consistently lower than the South Bend Community School Corporation and the state averages. Clay High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 66-78% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 44-56.4% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

The challenges faced by Clay High School suggest that there may be unique factors affecting the performance of the school compared to its peers within the same district. The school's higher per-student spending and the racial disparities in academic performance indicate that the current resource allocation may not be effectively addressing the needs of the students. Addressing the root causes of the school's issues, such as socioeconomic factors, transportation, or school climate, will be crucial for improving the overall performance of Clay High School and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637

(574) 393-4900

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,717

Feeder schools for Clay High School:

Elementary:	Clay International Academy
	Coquillard Elementary School
	Darden Elementary School
	Marquette Montessori Academy
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	Muessel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 628

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.0%

White:

33.0%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Clay High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42%), White (33%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay High School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Clay High School employs 66.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay High School is $17,717, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay High School 339^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Clay High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 319^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clay High School

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Rank History for all students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	20.47	310^th	349	11.2%
2006	19.58	315^th	349	9.7%
2007	22.43	317^th	354	10.5%
2008	18.11	323^rd	360	10.3%
2009	27.55	313^th	364	14.0%
2010	21.17	316^th	362	12.7%
2011	17.54	322^nd	364	11.5%
2012	26.14	316^th	373	15.3%
2013	20.22	309^th	353	12.5%
2014	19.47	325^th	379	14.2%
2015	26.54	319^th	400	20.3%
2016	19.14	345^th	394	12.4%
2017	23.14	314^th	380	17.4%
2018	29.94	299^th	385	22.3%
2019	18.62	333^rd	389	14.4%
2021	22.80	313^th	388	19.3%
2022	16.85	343^rd	409	16.1%
2023	23.28	316^th	398	20.6%
2024	21.23	339^th	431	21.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.71	69^th	285	75.8%
2024	51.76	106^th	289	63.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.82	288^th	379	24.0%
2024	18.22	322^nd	377	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.43	294^th	388	24.2%
2024	20.40	318^th	392	18.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.44	337^th	383	12.0%
2024	15.28	342^nd	392	12.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	38.53	70^th	125	44.0%
2023	38.76	61^st	125	51.2%
2024	22.49	112^th	132	15.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	13.44	152^nd	164	7.3%
2023	21.88	136^th	166	18.1%
2024	26.39	141^st	184	23.4%

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Rank History for White students at Clay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	27.39	297^th	378	21.4%
2023	35.78	238^th	375	36.5%
2024	47.44	179^th	381	53.0%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Clay is a very accepting school and has made me feel safe as a member of the LGBT+ could you add something like that so more people know? Also the feeder statistic is wrong, we have no feeder schools into Clay High. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	945	303	22	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1288
1989	810	265	30	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1990	817	306	33	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1991	806	306	32	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	1163
1992	783	295	29	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	1135
1993	815	321	31	28	12	n/a	n/a	0	1207
1994	761	314	33	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1995	782	374	37	29	13	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1996	782	374	37	29	13	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1997	825	348	35	33	13	n/a	n/a	0	1254
1998	855	339	37	35	13	n/a	n/a	0	1279
1999	800	320	41	33	9	n/a	n/a	0	1203
2000	769	346	54	38	11	n/a	n/a	0	1218
2001	776	371	51	35	10	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2002	980	472	35	50	12	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2003	980	472	35	50	12	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2004	1018	515	33	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	1631
2005	994	497	19	57	7	n/a	n/a	0	1574
2006	933	490	22	58	7	n/a	n/a	0	1510
2007	861	512	18	59	6	n/a	n/a	46	1502
2008	842	485	17	59	9	n/a	n/a	41	1453
2009	792	468	15	59	13	n/a	n/a	56	1403
2010	780	469	21	66	17	n/a	n/a	66	1419
2011	751	466	20	69	15	0	83	0	1404
2012	717	466	17	75	12	1	94	0	1382
2013	708	443	13	81	9	1	97	0	1352
2014	645	422	11	93	9	1	94	0	1275
2015	612	427	16	103	9	1	102	0	1270
2016	594	431	12	112	8	2	112	0	1271
2017	515	380	13	115	7	5	108	0	1143
2018	491	314	12	103	8	3	109	0	1040
2019	431	335	14	98	7	1	102	0	988
2020	389	326	8	108	8	2	83	0	924
2021	326	339	8	101	7	0	76	0	857
2022	282	304	9	104	8	0	71	0	778
2023	207	264	8	93	3	0	53	0	628

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 Clay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1288	78.6	16.3	14.4
1989	1125	71.2	15.8	15
1990	1176	75.4	15.5	13
1991	1163	74.8	15.5	15.9
1992	1135	n/a	n/a	18.9
1993	1207	70.1	17.2	22.9
1994	1142	70.3	16.2	19.3
1995	1235	65.8	18.8	24.4
1996	1235	65.8	18.8	24.4
1997	1254	70.3	17.8	21.7
1998	1279	71.5	17.9	23.1
1999	1203	72.8	16.5	27.3
2000	1218	70.2	17.4	28.1
2001	1243	81.0	15.3	28.9
2002	1549	80.5	19.2	35.6
2003	1549	80.5	19.2	35.6
2004	1631	84.4	19.3	36.1
2005	1574	79.9	19.7	40
2006	1510	82.2	18.4	41.7
2007	1502	n/a	n/a	45.5
2008	1453	82.7	17.6	49.4
2009	1403	79.2	17.7	56.3
2010	1419	79.7	17.8	61.1
2011	1404	69.3	20.2	58.8
2012	1382	89.9	15.3	59.3
2013	1352	69.5	19.4	61.3
2014	1275	72.3	17.6	61.5
2015	1270	n/a	n/a	67.6
2016	1271	55.0	23.1	66.7
2017	1143	87.5	13.0	68.6
2018	1040	87.9	11.8	66.6
2019	988	77.3	12.7	63.6
2020	924	80.6	11.4	59.2
2021	857	78.5	10.9	62.8
2022	778	79.3	9.8	54.4
2023	628	66.3	9.4	64.8

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 Clay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1288	78.6	16.3	14.4
1989	1125	71.2	15.8	15
1990	1176	75.4	15.5	13
1991	1163	74.8	15.5	15.9
1992	1135	n/a	n/a	18.9
1993	1207	70.1	17.2	22.9
1994	1142	70.3	16.2	19.3
1995	1235	65.8	18.8	24.4
1996	1235	65.8	18.8	24.4
1997	1254	70.3	17.8	21.7
1998	1279	71.5	17.9	23.1
1999	1203	72.8	16.5	27.3
2000	1218	70.2	17.4	28.1
2001	1243	81.0	15.3	28.9
2002	1549	80.5	19.2	35.6
2003	1549	80.5	19.2	35.6
2004	1631	84.4	19.3	36.1
2005	1574	79.9	19.7	40
2006	1510	82.2	18.4	41.7
2007	1502	n/a	n/a	45.5
2008	1453	82.7	17.6	49.4
2009	1403	79.2	17.7	56.3
2010	1419	79.7	17.8	61.1
2011	1404	69.3	20.2	58.8
2012	1382	89.9	15.3	59.3
2013	1352	69.5	19.4	61.3
2014	1275	72.3	17.6	61.5
2015	1270	n/a	n/a	67.6
2016	1271	55.0	23.1	66.7
2017	1143	87.5	13.0	68.6
2018	1040	87.9	11.8	66.6
2019	988	77.3	12.7	63.6
2020	924	80.6	11.4	59.2
2021	857	78.5	10.9	62.8
2022	778	79.3	9.8	54.4
2023	628	66.3	9.4	64.8

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 Clay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$483 (4.4%)	$10,559 (95.6%)	$11,042
2020	$540 (4.6%)	$11,141 (95.4%)	$11,680
2021	$1,068 (7.9%)	$12,430 (92.1%)	$13,498
2022	$2,816 (15.9%)	$14,901 (84.1%)	$17,717

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 333^rd of 389 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 398 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Clay High School)	16.9	7.6	9.3%
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	988	628	36.4%
African American	335	264	21.2%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	14	8	42.9%
Hispanic	98	93	5.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	431	207	52%
Two or More Races	102	53	48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.6%	64.8%	1.2%

Schools Near Clay High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Clay High School	Public	9-12	19131 Darden Rd	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	21.2	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%		23.3	316^th of 398 public high schools	20.6%	23	36.7	7.3	12.5	$17,717	$2,816	$14,901
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston	Public	9-12	740 N Eddy Street	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	5.4	420^th of 431 public high schools	2.6%		4.2	392^nd of 398 public high schools	1.5%	28	6.0	0.0		$20,033	$2,944	$17,089
Excel Center - South Bend	Public, Charter	9-12	2721 Kenwood Avenue	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Excel Center - South Bend	Yes	No	No	No	(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
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	No	No	No	(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%)	36	281^st of 431 public high schools	34.8%		47.7	192^nd of 398 public high schools	51.8%	89	40.0	13.3	36.0	$16,270	$2,130	$14,141
Adams High School	Public	9-12	808 S Twyckenham Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	43.2	246^th of 431 public high schools	42.9%		45.5	208^th of 398 public high schools	47.7%	38	49.2	18.0	25.4	$12,340	$2,470	$9,870
Career Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3801 Crescent Circle	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Career Academy High School	Yes	No	No	No	(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%)	23.8	328^th of 431 public high schools	23.9%		39.7	244^th of 398 public high schools	38.7%	84	36.4	9.1	20.7	$11,956	$988	$10,968
Riley High School	Public	9-12	1902 Fellows St	South Bend	46613	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	20.1	345^th of 431 public high schools	20.0%		23.2	317^th of 398 public high schools	20.4%	28	34.3	5.6	22.3	$15,330	$2,616	$12,715
Washington High School	Public	9-12	4747 W Washington Ave	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	8.3	396^th of 431 public high schools	8.1%		8.7	368^th of 398 public high schools	7.5%	28	11.5	3.4	12.1	$14,939	$2,864	$12,075
Mishawaka High School	Public	9-12	1202 Lincolnway E	Mishawaka	46544	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	No	(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%)	36.8	278^th of 431 public high schools	35.5%		34.1	278^th of 398 public high schools	30.2%		39.9	18.2	27.6	$9,831	$1,260	$8,571
Penn High School	Public	9-12	56100 Bittersweet Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	No	(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%)	87.2	23^rd of 431 public high schools	94.7%		89.4	17^th of 398 public high schools	95.7%	6	64.6	40.2	67.5	$9,068	$377	$8,691

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