Clay High School was a public high school located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was the Fine Arts school in the South Bend Community School Corporation magnet program. It closed following the 2023–2024 school year.
Clay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay High School serves the northeast part of South Bend, IN, covering an area of approximately 32.9 square miles, with most students living about 3 miles from the school and typical travel times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
477 students
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
13%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
63%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
A Colonial
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay High School's ranking?
Clay High School is ranked #1430 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clay High School often compared to?
Clay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay High School?
The graduation rate of Clay High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Clay High School?
477 students attend Clay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Clay High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clay High School offer ?
Clay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay High School part of?
Clay High School is part of South Bend Community School Corporation School District.
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