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 (2026)
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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 (24-25)
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Asian
(24-25)2%
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)16%
15%
Black
(24-25)42%
14%
White
(24-25)31%
62%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)9%
6%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: A Colonial
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%.
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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