At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Clay High School: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Clay High School
Clay High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Bend. It is one of 31 current school records connected to South Bend Community School Corp. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.2%) and White (36.2%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clay High School
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.68 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.68
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.2%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black39.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Bend Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
High · Grades 09–12
149 reported students
Washington High School
High · Grades 09–12
795 reported students
Riley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,238 reported students
Adams High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,966 reported students
Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
0 reported students
Studebaker Center
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Clay High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Up Academy at Eggleston High · South Bend Community School Corp | 09–12 | 149 | 3.2 mi |
| Excel Center - South Bend High · Charter · Excel Center - South Bend | 09–12 | 296 | 4.3 mi |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend High · Charter · Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend | 09–12 | 138 | 4.5 mi |
| Adams High School High · South Bend Community School Corp | 09–12 | 1,966 | 4.6 mi |
| Brandywine Senior High School High · Brandywine Community Schools | 09–12 | 366 | 4.7 mi |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy High · Brandywine Community Schools | 06–12 | 69 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clay High School
What grades does Clay High School serve?
Clay High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Bend Community School Corp.
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 781 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clay High School?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 1.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clay High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clay High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Clay High School in?
Clay High School is part of South Bend Community School Corp, based in South Bend, IN, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clay High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rise Up Academy at Eggleston (3.2 mi), Excel Center - South Bend (4.3 mi), Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.