Clay High School vs. Adams High School
Should I attend Clay High School or Adams High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Clay High School serves 1,040 students in grades 9-12.
Clay High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Adams High School serves 1,886 students in grades 9-12.
Adams High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,040 students
1,886 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1757 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1020 out of 1757 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Graduation Rate
73%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
274
513
Grade 10 Students
255
491
Grade 11 Students
258
454
Grade 12 Students
253
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
24%
% Black
30%
26%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
